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Peterloo 2019 : Impact Report
CASE STUDIES Peterloo 2019 aimed to create a fitting commemoration as part of a once in a lifetime opportunity to mark this significant anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. The programme, special projects and engagement strategy were all designed to:
Create a fitting, meaningful and high-profile response, that reflected the significance of the event 200 years ago
Invoke the spirit of those who gathered in Peter’s Field in 1819 and respect and honour those that lost their lives
Get to the truth of the events - with research and a review of the archives to understand Peterloo today and by building learning tools that act as a legacy for future generations
Engage partners, residents, community groups and descendants in the co-creation of a programme that was inclusive and reflected the project values and themes of Protest, Democracy and Freedom of Speech
Raise the profile of the Peterloo Massacre as a key historical event of local and national importance
Challenge people to assess the health of democratic processes today
With funding support from the National Heritage Lottery Fund and others, Manchester Histories and partners delivered a number of key strands of work. The following case studies showcase these strands and the impact the work had on the people actively engaged in the Peterloo 2019 programme.
