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"A lavish £12 million has been spent on the redevelopment of the People's History Museum on the Left Bank. Hopes are high for a showcase of working-class history where highlights include early political pamphlets, the world's oldest trade union banner, exhibits relating to the Peterloo Massacre and the desk on which Thomas Paine wrote The Rights of Man. The rolling programme of exhibitions starts with Carried Away – a collection of photographs documenting more than 100 years of protest across Britain, from the suffragettes to the miners' strike.Contact: phm.org.uk"
"Take them to The People’s History Museum to find out how democracy began. This free Manchester museum is designed to teach, inspire and promote ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all. Who doesn’t want the next generation to feel deeply about these important matters."
"Kelham Island Museum - part of the Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust - focuses on exhibits related to Sheffield's industrial past, in particular steel and silverware from the past 300 years. Craftspeople can be seen at work in the Little Mesters workshop, while the museum's huge River Don steam engine, built in 1905 and used at one of the local steel mills, is regularly put through its paces. The museum also boasts an impressive collection of tools, along with historic vehicles."
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Chemical Engineer used under CC BY-SA 4.0. The National Emergency Services Museum provides interesting and interactive insight into the functioning of the 999 National Emergency Services. The museum encourages hands-on learning and you can even dress up in uniform."
"Reopening from 2 July, daily, 10.00–16.00 (until 22.00 on Thursdays). Manchester Jewish Museum is thrilled to be reopening its doors following a major capital development redesign and extension. Two years in the making, the brand new museum now features a gallery, café, shop and learning studio and kitchen, as well as the stunning restoration of its 1874 Spanish and Portuguese synagogue."
"Daily tours guide you through the lives of Jewish Mancunians in 1912. Guest exhibitions focus not only on the Jewish community but also the wealth of ethnic diversity in industrial Manchester. The only Jewish Museum outside of London, it allows you to explore the life, culture and contributions of the Jewish community to the city."
"The Manchester Jewish Museum is the only Jewish museum you will find out of London. The Victorian building is Grade II listed and was built in 1874. It is, therefore, the oldest synagogue in Manchester."
"A post shared by Amanda Hope-Appleby (@amandahopeappleby) on Sep 10, 2017 at 7:44am PDT. This beautiful heritage attraction is the last remains of what was once the Great Sheffield Deer Park. It is home to the ruins of a grand Tudor mansion (where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned for 14 years), a working farm, and 1940s cottages, which recreate life on the eve of the Sheffield Blitz."
"Sheffield Manor Lodge was built in 1516 as a country home for an Earl and his family. Today, you can visit the ruins on hiking trails and learn about the site’s history through exhibitions. Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned here and there are rumours of her ghost haunting the building!"
"Turret House open Sundays and bank holidays 10:30am–4pm in spring/summer. Open mid-week for craft sessions during Sheffield school holidays, and at other times for special events"
"If you’re looking for locally crafted ceramics, prints, jewellery or art work, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is the perfect place to discover something unusual. Located in a former Victorian fish market, the beautifully restored building is home to two floors of studios, where artists, potters and craftspeople create and sell their work in one space. There’s also a great café on the ground floor and you can often discover interesting art installations or musical performances there."
"Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5JD - Visit now. Nestled away in the very heart of Manchester’s independent-central Northern Quarter, this is the place to head if you prefer to actually meet the person who made the beautiful scarf or earthenware jug you have your eye on."
"Manchester Craft and Design Centre is sometimes overshadowed by more popular sights, however, I think it’s a Manchester spot that shouldn’t be missed. Housed in a former fish market building, the Craft and Design Centre is now a hub for…you guessed it, craft and design. Independent entrepreneurs hire studio space where they can also sell their goods."
"Peter Hill Fine Art presents the unique original paintings by accomplished artist Peter Hill. Each canvas is made in house at the Peter Hill Fine Art Gallery & Studio on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield. Peter Hill Fine Art has three privately owned and…"
"Nevertheless, it’s a piece of Sheffield history so deserves a quick mention. This building was once home to the legendary Ward’s Brewing Company. The business closed back in 1999, but you can still see the sign and iconic archway at the end of Ecceshall Road."