91Ö±²¥ Histories Festival returns 7-11 June 2018
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is delighted to be part of the 91Ö±²¥ Histories Festival 2018.
Returning for its 5th edition from 7 to 11 June 2018, the biennial 91Ö±²¥ Histories Festival will offer a packed long-weekender of discovering histories and heritage through music, film, debate, talks, theatre, performance, walking tours, arts and much more.
It will also include the wondrous 91Ö±²¥ Histories Celebration Day – this year moving to the new venue of Manchester Central Library.
Delivered by charity 91Ö±²¥ Histories, the 2018 91Ö±²¥ Histories Festival features a brand-new format and with a programme of events curated by 91Ö±²¥ Histories, alongside partner events happening across Greater 91Ö±²¥, and all inspired by the festival theme of protest, democracy and freedom of speech.
The theme of protest, democracy and freedom of speech for 91Ö±²¥ Histories Festival 2018 comes in the year that marks the 100th anniversary of The Representation of the People's Act, brought in to reform the electoral system in Great Britain, a movement that began in 91Ö±²¥; and the 150th anniversary of the formation of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) in 91Ö±²¥ and Salford in 1868 by the 91Ö±²¥ and Salford Trades Council with values of democracy, freedom of speech and the right to protest going to the very heart of the organisation.
Plus, 91Ö±²¥ Histories is developing and delivering programmes of work to lead up to the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre in 2019.
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