Manchester Histories Festival

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There is NO festival in 2013, so whilst we're busy programming for the next MHF 21 - 30 March 2014, we've left up the activties that took place in the 2012 festival so that you can see what took place and to trigger ideas of how YOU might get involved next time.

We'll be including more details from April 2013 of how you can take part and the final programme will be announced in October 2013!

Highlights

Black and white photo of the cover of the buzzcocks spiral scratch record

Oxford Road Stroll

Fri 24 Feb 2012 12 noon - 2pm

A radical history walk along Manchester's famous Oxford Road.

Black and white photo of a Suffragette being arrested by two male policemen

The Pankhursts/Suffragette City

Sun 4 Mar 2012 11am - 12.30pm

Folllow in the footsteps of the great Suffragette leaders fighting to secure the vote for women.

The Gangs of Manchester

Sun 26 Feb 2012 1pm - 3pm

Hear the shocking story of the Victorian gangs called Scuttlers, who fought violent turf wars with belt buckles and clogs in our streets (steps/uneven paths).

Colour image of Salford Quays
Courtesy of Marketing Manchester

Archaeology of Communications

Sat 3 Mar 2012 9.15am - 5pm

A one day fee paying conference open to the general public exploring how technology has transformed Salford Quays and Manchester. The day comprises a series of presentations from expert speakers and a small set of display stands

Len Johnson the Manchester boxer posing in a boxing stance
Image Courtesy of Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives, Manchester City Council

Never Counted Out!

Sat 3 Mar 2012 10.30am - 11.30am

Born in Manchester in 1902, Len Johnson beat some of the best British and international fighters, but was never allowed to fight for the official British titles because he was black!

Manchester's Victorian Dark Underbelly

Thu 1 Mar 2012 10.30am - 1pm

Tour Manchester Police Museum followed by a walking tour exploring the darker side of Victorian Manchester with a real life Sherlock Holmes, murder and deception.