Manchester and its surrounding towns are intimately connected with the history of slavery through the development of the cotton industry. But there are other stories too, including the region's influential abolitionist movements. This year, eight museums and galleries across Greater Manchester have joined together to explore the lasting local legacy of the trade. We are looking at our collections (and buildings) in a new light, investigating their origins and revealing some of their stories through a series of events, discussion and debate.
Join us in exploring this history. Take part in what's on through events, debates and new displays. Explore stories about the objects in our collections or the wider history of the Greater Manchester area.
- Bolton Museum and Archive Service
- Gallery Oldham
- Manchester Art Gallery
- The Manchester Museum
- Museum of Science and Industry
- People's History Museum
- The Whitworth Art Gallery
- Touchstones Rochdale
Go to http://www.revealinghistories.org.uk/ for more information and click here to download a free PDF version of the Revealing Histories brochure