On The Line

Family friendly

Taking Scabs To Work, Barking Hospital. Framed painting by S. Rushton that shows a groups of people fighting with oneanother and a row of police watching on.
Image credit: Image courtesy of People's History Museum

On The Line explores 100 years of strikes, protests and people standing together for change. Beginning with the 1926 General Strike, the exhibition looks at key moments when workers and communities united to challenge unfair pay, poor conditions and injustice.

Through powerful banners, posters, artworks and everyday objects from People’s History Museum’s collection, you’ll discover how acts of solidarity can inspire change – and the personal challenges that often come with it.

A thoughtful, family-friendly exhibition for anyone curious about people power and protest.

Suitable for all ages (under 12s with an adult).

Plan your visit

Left Bank, Spinningfields
Manchester,
M3 3ER
Mon
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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