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Search for family's radical roots moves from Blackburn to Peterloo https://t.co/jdElzkYWol

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2019-08-27

Peterloo was a major event in Manchester’s history and a defining moment for Britain’s democracy.

It was a catalyst for subsequent generations campaigning for change.

Manchester MP on why we should remember Peterloo.

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2019-08-16

The camera hadn't (quite) yet been perfected, to provide us with photos from 1819, but we have the next best thing: Polyp's amazing artwork from the graphic re-telling of His cartoons will accompany our news tweets during the day. https://t.co/hoR6rTpuC7

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2019-08-16

On this day 16th August 1819 the Peterloo Massacre: cavalry charge on protesters calling for parliamentary reform.

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2019-08-16

Last came Anarchy: he rode
On a white horse, splashed w/ blood;
He was pale even to the lips,
Like Death in the Apocalypse

And he wore a kingly crown,
And in his grasp a sceptre shone;
On his brow this mark I saw—
I AM GOD, AND KING, AND LAW!

—Shelley

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2019-08-16

Don't forget, artist will be exhibiting her latest works to mark the 200th anniversary of Peterloo here, at Elliot House, from tomorrow!
The exhibition finishes on Sunday, but each day at 1pm Ghislaine will be giving a talk on the background to the project.

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2019-08-15

Jeremy Deller Unveils Peterloo Memorial In Manchester
https://t.co/HuvlrFLg7x

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2019-08-15

Let's recap the 10 Fearless Artists taking part in Friday's monumental battle - Art Battle Manchester XV - Peterloo Edition. Only 30 minutes to create a masterpiece

Heroes, each and every one of them:

Alicja Mrozowska
Mah-noor Anwar
Nigel Turner

YOU decide the winner

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2019-08-15

Lovely day with at Ryecroft Hall event screenprinting t-shirts

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2019-08-15

Artist will be exhibiting a suite of works here at Elliot House this weekend, to mark the 200th anniversary of Peterloo. The exhibition will be open from 16th-18th August from 10-5pm.
Here's a sneak preview of 'Towards an Impossible Painting':

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2019-08-14

".. he that kills most shall be made a Knight Errant and your exploits shall live forever" Cruikshanks' "Manchester Heroes" Another trenchant contemporary response to protest from Shelley c/o tonight https://t.co/GoOJXrKeSY

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2019-08-12

Oh and I think this qualifies for ! rehearsals

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2019-08-08

rehearsals with the laurels today - this is one of a number of drawings showing aspects of the sessions- more to follow!

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2019-08-08

Given Manchester roots of family looked to see if any at Peterloo. Nice to have radical reformer blood. There were 2 Pollards, one in Yeomanry, & other a special constable who gave evidence that no sabre wounds on wounded. Just great. dont' come knockin'!

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2019-08-05

Let's say a big hello to another brave artist competing in our Peterloo Edition on Friday 16th August at . What will happen with only 30 mins on the clock and 500 of you lot watching?

Artist - Alicja Mrozowska, Warsaw

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2019-08-04

Saturday Selection: Tomorrow is the birthday of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the major English Romantic poets. His ‘The Masque of Anarchy’ was inspired by the Peterloo Massacre, which took place only yards away from The Portico on 16th August 1819.

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2019-08-03

Let's say a big hello to another brave artist competing in our Peterloo Edition battle on Friday 16th August at What will she paint with only 30 mins on the clock and 500 of you lot watching?

Artist - Bridget Collin, Chester

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2019-08-03

This graphic novel tells the story of The Peterloo Massacre 1819 in Manchester through the voices of those who were there: https://t.co/4tJV4DmfjZ Our spoke to the authors to find out more & there is an event TODAY at !

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2019-07-17

Just launched, The Six Acts! In the radical spirit of the Peterloo Reformers, the Six Acts is a digital brainstorm to crowd-source ideas to completely rethink and reboot democracy.

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2019-07-13