Peoples History Museum

by WBlackwell on June 22, 2017

I made zero plans of what to see or do prior to arriving in MCR but Lilly and Carlos’s suggestions gave me more than enough to do.  Glad the were both so knowledgable and favorable about this city.

This museum wasn’t far from my hotel so by altering my route to the city, I got there easily.  On the River Irwell, which will be a garden of it’s own in a few weeks, I buildings were both cool olden cool modern.

The tiny brick one in the lower right, first picture is the museum.  The big creative  one behind is the Civil Justice Center. And those in the left are apartments.

 

This museum is dedicated to equality.

Common Sense is one of the best books ever written although I opted for her daughter’s book on tis trip but hers in in one of my unread books boxes for when I can unpack it.

 

And what lies in there are newspapers, freed from the tax imposed to keep the poor from knowledge

And the first Co-op market was founded in Manchester

And how great is the fake Ronny and Maggie poster.  Read the copy under the photo

Many museums can only be appreciated in person.  All I hope to do is highlight things that caught my eye and share them with whomever might read these posts figuring if you are really interested you will either add Mr. Google or visit in person.

Across the Irwell I spotted this bar, closed from water damage that must have been the best place for a tipple in the city.

 

 

 

 

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Carlos Garcia June 29, 2017 at 2:23 pm

Hiya Bill aka Yank Manc, the pleasure is all ours. Living in the city centre of Manchester, I get to meet lot’s of interesting people from all over the world. You were far the interesting, a simple Hello & Thank you, turned into a 1 hour conversation between us, Lilly and I were just saying if all our visitors to Manchester were like yourself the world would be a better place. It was definitely an honour in meeting you, and I will checking in now and again on your, Wandering With Me site. Speak soon my fellow Padawan

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