Peterloo: Witnesses to a Massacre

Peterloo: Witnesses to a Massacre

Starts: Sat 13th July 2:00PM
Ends: Sat 13th July 4:00PM
Venue: Middleton Library, Long Street, Manchester , M24 6DU
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Sat, 13 July, 2pm – 4pm

Free, booking required.

Join the authors of the verbatim graphic novel PETERLOO: Witnesses to a Massacre for an illustrated, behind-the-scenes look into the research, writing and art that went into this historically accurate and visually vivid account of the 1819 massacre of pro-democracy reformers from around the Greater Manchester region.

‘This amazing artwork makes a powerful testimony’ – Maxine Peake

‘A vivid and poignant retelling’ – Tony Robinson

Light refreshments will be served.

Copies of Peterloo: Witnesses to a Massacre by Polyp and Eva Schlunke will be available to buy, and may be signed by the creators.

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