The People's History Museum explores the world changing events led by the working people of Britain.. The museum, dedicated to the formation of unions and labor laws, displays the long journey taken by the British people from the early days of labor reforms to modern times.
With the success of the people's history museum, based at the Pump House are currently closed to the public for re-development and is planned to reopen until late 2009. The multi hundred million pound venture completely changes the face of the Peoples History Museum, and allows for the displays to get the atmosphere and layout that they deserve. Due to the closures, the exhibitions of the museum are being exhibited at a ware house complex owned by the museum.
When the Peoples History Museum is open to the public, there are hundreds of displays that follow the time line of labor movements and political agendas of the British people. As this museum does not cover ancient history, it often bears higher relevance to many of the people of Britain. In fact, the majority of visitors were still alive when some of the exhibitions were new or in development. Topics covered in people's history museum include the Labor Party, the Communist Party of Great Britain, 19th and 20th century politics, Women's History, Trade and Labor Unions, Foreign Policy, and much more.Most importantly, the Peoples History Museum celebrates the efforts made to create a greater, better Britain for everyone.
The Museum has an internationally appreciated political cartoon collection alongwith collections for posters, historic badges and medals, artworks etc. While the majority of the museum is dedicated to the more modern evolution of the British people, there are some exceptionally old political posters, dating back as far as 1500. The Peoples History Museum is also home to the world's oldest trade union banner, used in 1821 by the Liverpool Tinplate Workers.
In addition to these displays, people's museum of history is home to an extensive archive including over 15,000 different resources relating to the subject of labor and the history of the British people. If you wish to visit the archive, the museum can be contacted. The archive closed to detailed searches between Easter 2009 and late 2009 for the move to the new museum location.
If you wish to view the Peoples History Museum, the entire collection is available from late 2009 and forward. Information on the museum can be found in museum guides and other resources.
The People's History Museum is a charity and is a company limited by guarantee with 17 trustees. It is independent and has no political affiliation.
Peter S. Museer
