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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, the Pump House galleries are closed for renovations and will reopen again by late 2009. The multi hundred million pound stake 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 could be viewed at a warehouse complex which is also owned by the museum.

When the Peoples History Museum had not closed down and was open for public, many displays were shown related to the labour movements and political agendas of 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 museum of history 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.The museum is also an important place as it celebrates and appreciates the efforts made by the British working class to create a bigger better nation for everyone.

Within the Peoples History Museum is an internationally acclaimed political cartoon collection, a poster collection, historic badges and medals, artwork and much, much more. 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.

Alongwith these displays, peoples 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