120th anniversary of the creation of the Women’s Social and Political Union
This week marks 120 years since Manchester’s Emmeline Pankhurst set up the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), the formal
Join the party as The Pankhurst Centre celebrates 120 years of Women’s Suffrage
The Pankhurst Centre is hosting a special evening to mark 120 years since the suffragette movement was founded. The anniversary
Manchester pays tribute to Sarah Everard with floral tributes in St Peter’s Square
Manchester stood in solidarity with Sarah Everard on Friday evening after the 33-year-old was found dead last week. A small
Pankhurst Centre to reopen in 2021 with new exhibition after funding success
The iconic site of the suffrage movement will present a new permanent display, ‘At home with the Pankhurst Family’ in
‘Something a bit different’: People’s History Museum Represent! Voices 100 Years On exhibition continues to empower women in 2018
Until February 3 2019 Manchester’s People’s History Museum will display an exhibition reflecting on 100 years since the reform of the electoral system in Great Britain.
‘Uncomfortable, inspired and empowered’: Represent exhibition launches at People’s History Museum
The People’s History Museum’s new exhibition, Represent! Voices 100 Years On, launched last week as activists gathered on stage to recreate an infamous photo taken of suffragettes gathering before the Black Friday protest in 1910.
‘There aren’t images of women in chef’s whites in kitchens’: Meet three Manchester culinary stars paving the way for change
Manchester is leading the charge this year for International Women’s Day.
From riding to blogging and maintenance, TfGM women’s cycling grants set to boost Manchester
International Women’s Day 2018 in Manchester will have a special cycling feel to it after TfGM announced they would be offering grants of up to £2,500.
INTERVIEW: ‘Real, deep political commitment’ the secret behind Emmeline Pankhurst winning statue
The winning designer of the new Emmeline Pankhurst statue being erected in St Peter’s Square says the legendary suffragette’s unflinching dedication to women’s rights was her inspiration.
Emmeline Pankhurst project racks up 3,000 votes to choose statue design for St Peter’s Square
A vote to decide on the design for a new statue of Emmeline Pankhurst has opened – with more than 3,000 already cast.
Manchester’s Wonder Women… a tour through town rich in history
I’ve met my fair share of wonder women since moving to Manchester four years ago.