Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Wed 26 Jun, 2pm Free, booking required. A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English Uprising, co-author of the graphic novel … Continued

Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Wed 3 Jul, 2pm Free, booking required. (please call 0161 342 4242 to book) A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English … Continued

Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Mon 8 Jul, 2pm – 3pm Free, booking required. A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English Uprising, co-author of the … Continued

Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Wed 3 Jul, 7pm Free, booking required. A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English Uprising, co-author of the graphic novel … Continued

Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Fri 28 Jun, 2pm Free, booking required. A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English Uprising, co-author of the graphic novel Peterloo: Witnesses to … Continued

Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Thu 20 Jun, 1pm Free, booking required. A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English Uprising, co-author of the graphic novel Peterloo: Witnesses to … Continued

Peterloo 1819-2019 A talk by Robert Poole

Tue 9 Jul, 1-3pm Free, no booking required. A timely illustrated lecture on the Peterloo massacre of 1819, with the emphasis on new findings and on connections with the local area. Robert Poole Professor of History at the University of Central Lancashire, author of the new book Peterloo: the English Uprising, co-author of the graphic … Continued

Our Sam, The Middleton Man – Film screening & meet the actors

Fri 19 Jul,  7pm Free, booking required. Part of Stockport Libraries’ programme of events commemorating 200 years since Peterloo. Our Sam follows the story of a teenager, Samantha (a secret poet), who travels around her home town of Middleton observing and writing of the exclusion and voicelessness of the other young people she sees. On … Continued

Local History Day

Sun 16 Jun, 10am – 4.40pm Booking required, admission charges apply Join us at The Monastery on Sunday 16th June for a local history day to remember, with talks and stories focusing on the rich history and heritage of Manchester. Talks on the day include ‘Peterloo’ from Dr Robert Poole, the University of Central Lancashire. Dr … Continued

Peterloo Plenary Panel

Fri 2 Aug, 3.15pm – 4.45pm This plenary panel, marking the 200th anniversary of Peterloo, will include: James Chandler (Chicago) Catherine Hall (UCL) Robert Poole (Central Lancashire) The panel will be moderated by Mike Sanders (Manchester) and will be held at the Friends’ Meeting House in Manchester city centre on 2 August 2019. The event is organised by Emily Rohrbach (Manchester) and jointly hosted by … Continued

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