People's History Museum Tours

Take a step back through the more recent history of Manchester’s organized labor movement and social history from the 18th century and on. Here, visitors can learn about the people who made the city what it is today and the people’s fight for democracy.
Collections here are very extensive and include objects designated as being of national importance by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Included in the museum is a cache of political cartoons from the 18th and 19th centuries that are considered one of the finest collections outside of the British Museum. There are also poster collections dating back to the Spanish Civil War, along with an exhibit of pins, medals and tokens from organizations, political movements and more.
But the museum extends beyond the political and also includes art and other historic items. Explore work by Cliff Rowe, ceramics, photographs, plus odds and ends like Thomas Paine’s death mask and more.
Collections here are very extensive and include objects designated as being of national importance by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Included in the museum is a cache of political cartoons from the 18th and 19th centuries that are considered one of the finest collections outside of the British Museum. There are also poster collections dating back to the Spanish Civil War, along with an exhibit of pins, medals and tokens from organizations, political movements and more.
But the museum extends beyond the political and also includes art and other historic items. Explore work by Cliff Rowe, ceramics, photographs, plus odds and ends like Thomas Paine’s death mask and more.
Practical Info
Like most attractions in Manchester,
public transit is an easy option to arrive to the People’s History Museum.
Via rail, depart at Salford Central. From there, it is a two-minute walk. If on
the Metrolink, exit at St. Peter’s Square. The Metroshuttle can be taken to Bridge Street (No.
1) and Gartside Street
(No. 3). Finally take bus 1, 8, 12, 26, 27, 31, 32, 37, 71, 73 or X34 to Bridge Street.
Address: Left Bank Manchester, Lancashire M3 3ER, England
Hours: 10am – 5pm daily.
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Manchester Self Guided Tour (with ghost walk and music tour 48 hour pass)
Become a traveller, not a tourist. This tour will give you all the sights that we think a traveler to Manchester will want to discover, but instead of holding your hand we show you where they are on our map and give you the story to listen to or read. We give you 48 hours from activation to access the map and find the attractions that suit you.
Includes a ghost walk, music tour and all of Manchester's history.
Snikkit dot com will show you everything about Manchester.
The main sites
The history
The people
But also the small stories, the best pubs and bars, where the locals eat and much much more.
This is your tour at your own pace and at your convenience. We have done all the homework for you and found and researched all the stories and facts you need for an enlightening self guided tour of Manchester's history, buildings, music and arts.
Once logged in you are the boss, you decide what you want to see and when you want to see it.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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