Enormous thanks to our partners and funders
‘The violence of empire come home’: Slavery, colonialism and Peterloo
Starts: Thu 13th June 5:30PM
Ends: Thu 13th June 6:30PM
Venue: Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
View on map
View on map
This event is free. Booking is required.
Book now
Book now
Age restrictions: Suitable for all ages
Access information: Fully accessible venue
Event organisation: Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre
Website: Click here
Thu 13 Jun, 5.30pm
Free, booking required.
A public talk from Dr Shirin Hirsch (Manchester Metropolitan University and People’s History Museum) on the colonial context and implications of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre, alongside spoken word performances of black voices past and present, responding to the themes of slavery, oppression and protest.