In 2019 Manchester Histories will present 3 months of new work and special events to explore and commemorate the 1819 Peterloo Massacre.
Our deadline has now passed for submitting events as part of the Peterloo 2019 programme. If you have an idea or would like to talk to us about a potential event, please email janine@manchesterhistories.co.uk
Manchester Histories will have spaces suitable for all different types and size of events at Manchester Central Library each Tuesday & Thursday (day & evening) and Saturday (9-5pm) from 7 June to 31 August 2019. There will also be opportunities to hold activities in other venues (Museum of Science and Industry/People’s History Museum/Manchester Art Gallery) if extra spaces are needed.
There also will be a Peterloo
Big Weekend 15-18 August 2019, with more events, including the unveiling of
the new Peterloo permanent public memorial produced by the artist Jeremy Deller. More details of this will be announced at the next network meeting.
If you want to chat to us more about your event please:
Join us next at the next Peterloo Network meeting on 14 Feb 2019 at People’s History Museum
– where you can also meet other participants and talk to Manchester Histories team
about your events or other activities.
Book here for the Peterloo Network meeting.
AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME HERE
What
was the Peterloo Massacre?
On 16th
August 1819, 60,000 people gathered on what was then known as St Peter’s Field
in Manchester to peacefully demand the reform of parliamentary representation.
When
troops, including local government forces, charged the crowds, the tragic
result saw 18 people lose their lives and around 700 injured. This was to
become known as the Peterloo Massacre.
In 2019,
Manchester Histories will mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre with a
programme of public events, learning and creative exploration in partnership
with key cultural organisations and communities across Greater Manchester.
