Represent! Voices 100 Years On guided tour at the People’s History Museum
Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities EditorIn this month’s Radical Late immerse yourself in Manchester’s history of suffrage through to the work being done by activists and feminist pressure groups. Join the People’s History Museum‘s Helen Antrobus and Esther from Vulva La Revolution for an exciting tour of Represent! Voices 100 Years On exhibition. If you are interested in hearing more inspirational talks on women being innovative and interesting be sure to check out the Vulva La Revolution podcast.
On the tour you will hear incredible stories from 1918 to 2018, of the militant suffragettes and law-abiding suffragists, to activists groups such as Repeal the 8th, Safety4Sisters and The Proud Trust. See the Manchester suffragette banner, find out what happened when Sisters Uncut stormed Holloway Prison, and discover which activist got arrested aged 89! All within a hour tour of the exhibition. As well as the tour the entire Museum will also be open till 8 pm for visitors to explore on their own. Entry is free although there is a recommended donation of £5.