Saturday Talk: Why is There a Suffragette Museum in the Middle of a Hospital?

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An Edwardian style room with piano, dining table and chairs, and a 'Votes for Women' placard
Image credit: The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

One of the most common questions the Pankhurst Museum gets asked is – why is the UK’s only suffragette museum hidden away inside the Manchester Royal Infirmary? The answer might surprise you…

Join this lunchtime talk to find out more about the history of Manchester Royal Infirmary (founded in 1752) and its unusual neighbour at 62 Nelson Street (the Pankhurst Museum). Expect to hear about the history of medicine and the history of Manchester, and quite a few larger-than-life characters.

Plan your visit

60-62 Nelson St
Manchester,
M13 9WP

The venue is temporarily closed due to government restrictions.

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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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