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‘KEEP THE FLAME BURNING’ OPENS AT THE WORKING CLASS MOVEMENT LIBRARY
The exhibition, that has been co-produced by a group of volunteers, all aged 16 - 25 and working class, opens on Friday 18th July!
Follow the link for more info
wcml.org.uk/event/keep-t...
The exhibition, that has been co-produced by a group of volunteers, all aged 16 - 25 and working class, opens on Friday 18th July!
Follow the link for more info
wcml.org.uk/event/keep-t...
Not long until 'Engels in the 21st Century' by 'Doc' C. Ritchie at the Working Class Movement Library, in partnership with @manifestopresscoop
Monday 16th February 6.30pm
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET NOW! tinyurl.com/engelsbook
Monday 16th February 6.30pm
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET NOW! tinyurl.com/engelsbook
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Not long until 'Engels in the 21st Century' by 'Doc' C. Ritchie at the Working Class Movement Library, in partnership with @manifestopresscoop
Monday 16th February 6.30pm
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET NOW! tinyurl.com/engelsbook
Monday 16th February 6.30pm
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET NOW! tinyurl.com/engelsbook
#OTD in 1987, activist Mark Ashton passed away.
Mark Ashton was born in 1960. He was an activist, involved in the Communist Party of Great Britain, the Young Communist League (YCL), and co-founded Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), which is what he was known for primarily.
Mark Ashton was born in 1960. He was an activist, involved in the Communist Party of Great Britain, the Young Communist League (YCL), and co-founded Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), which is what he was known for primarily.
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#OTD in 1987, activist Mark Ashton passed away.
Mark Ashton was born in 1960. He was an activist, involved in the Communist Party of Great Britain, the Young Communist League (YCL), and co-founded Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), which is what he was known for primarily.
Mark Ashton was born in 1960. He was an activist, involved in the Communist Party of Great Britain, the Young Communist League (YCL), and co-founded Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), which is what he was known for primarily.
We are working with eleven young people to co-curate our next exhibition, the Grunwick Strike Revisited. The exhibition, being delivered in partnership with University of Manchester, will explore the legacy of the Grunwick Strike 1976-1978 and will open this summer.
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We are working with eleven young people to co-curate our next exhibition, the Grunwick Strike Revisited. The exhibition, being delivered in partnership with University of Manchester, will explore the legacy of the Grunwick Strike 1976-1978 and will open this summer.
Today marks the first day of LGBT+ History Month 🏳️🌈.
LGBT+ History Month was founded in 2004, first occurring in February 2005. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation. To learn more about this month and the organisation, visit the LGBT+ History Month website here:
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
LGBT+ History Month was founded in 2004, first occurring in February 2005. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation. To learn more about this month and the organisation, visit the LGBT+ History Month website here:
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Today marks the first day of LGBT+ History Month 🏳️🌈.
LGBT+ History Month was founded in 2004, first occurring in February 2005. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation. To learn more about this month and the organisation, visit the LGBT+ History Month website here:
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
LGBT+ History Month was founded in 2004, first occurring in February 2005. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation. To learn more about this month and the organisation, visit the LGBT+ History Month website here:
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
BOOK LAUNCH: 16th February 6.30pm!
We are delighted to be joined by Manifesto Press and Manchester Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group to celebrate the launch of Doc Ritchie’s excellent and timely new volume, Friedrich Engels in the 21st Century. Find out more: wcml.org.uk/event/book-l...
We are delighted to be joined by Manifesto Press and Manchester Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group to celebrate the launch of Doc Ritchie’s excellent and timely new volume, Friedrich Engels in the 21st Century. Find out more: wcml.org.uk/event/book-l...
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
BOOK LAUNCH: 16th February 6.30pm!
We are delighted to be joined by Manifesto Press and Manchester Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group to celebrate the launch of Doc Ritchie’s excellent and timely new volume, Friedrich Engels in the 21st Century. Find out more: wcml.org.uk/event/book-l...
We are delighted to be joined by Manifesto Press and Manchester Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group to celebrate the launch of Doc Ritchie’s excellent and timely new volume, Friedrich Engels in the 21st Century. Find out more: wcml.org.uk/event/book-l...
#OTD folk singer-songwriter and Labour activist Ewan MacColl was born. A well-loved member of Salford’s working community and friend of the founders of our archive, MacColl spent his career creating music underpinned by his political sensibilities.
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#OTD folk singer-songwriter and Labour activist Ewan MacColl was born. A well-loved member of Salford’s working community and friend of the founders of our archive, MacColl spent his career creating music underpinned by his political sensibilities.
#OTD in 1891, Antonio Gramsci was born – one of the most original political thinkers of the twentieth century and a founder of the Italian Communist Party.
Gramsci became a Marxist and a leading figure in the working-class movement in Turin, a rapidly industrialising city after World War 1.
Gramsci became a Marxist and a leading figure in the working-class movement in Turin, a rapidly industrialising city after World War 1.
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#OTD in 1891, Antonio Gramsci was born – one of the most original political thinkers of the twentieth century and a founder of the Italian Communist Party.
Gramsci became a Marxist and a leading figure in the working-class movement in Turin, a rapidly industrialising city after World War 1.
Gramsci became a Marxist and a leading figure in the working-class movement in Turin, a rapidly industrialising city after World War 1.
#OTD in 1893, the Independent Labour Party (ILP) was founded at a conference in Bradford. Most of the 120 delegates were young, working-class males from the industrial north of England and Scotland, but it represented all working people.
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#OTD in 1893, the Independent Labour Party (ILP) was founded at a conference in Bradford. Most of the 120 delegates were young, working-class males from the industrial north of England and Scotland, but it represented all working people.
100 Days to Go until Salford turns 100! 🎉
On 21 April 2026, Salford will mark 100 years since being granted city status by a Royal Charter by King George V - and the countdown starts now!
Let’s make it a year to remember!
#Salford100 #SalfordCentenary
@SalfordCouncil
On 21 April 2026, Salford will mark 100 years since being granted city status by a Royal Charter by King George V - and the countdown starts now!
Let’s make it a year to remember!
#Salford100 #SalfordCentenary
@SalfordCouncil
January 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
100 Days to Go until Salford turns 100! 🎉
On 21 April 2026, Salford will mark 100 years since being granted city status by a Royal Charter by King George V - and the countdown starts now!
Let’s make it a year to remember!
#Salford100 #SalfordCentenary
@SalfordCouncil
On 21 April 2026, Salford will mark 100 years since being granted city status by a Royal Charter by King George V - and the countdown starts now!
Let’s make it a year to remember!
#Salford100 #SalfordCentenary
@SalfordCouncil
#OTD in 1901, CLR James was born, a Trinidadian historian and Trotskyist activist whose
writings shaped the fundamentals of Pan-Africanism, and bridged a new connection between
Marxism and Black politics, inspired by his time spent in the Lancashire town of Nelson.
writings shaped the fundamentals of Pan-Africanism, and bridged a new connection between
Marxism and Black politics, inspired by his time spent in the Lancashire town of Nelson.
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
#OTD in 1901, CLR James was born, a Trinidadian historian and Trotskyist activist whose
writings shaped the fundamentals of Pan-Africanism, and bridged a new connection between
Marxism and Black politics, inspired by his time spent in the Lancashire town of Nelson.
writings shaped the fundamentals of Pan-Africanism, and bridged a new connection between
Marxism and Black politics, inspired by his time spent in the Lancashire town of Nelson.
#OTD The Moss Side People’s Centre was the centre of community operations for the Abasindi Black Women’s Co-operative that was established by Kath Locke, Elouise Edwards and other Moss Side activists on 1st January 1980.
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#OTD The Moss Side People’s Centre was the centre of community operations for the Abasindi Black Women’s Co-operative that was established by Kath Locke, Elouise Edwards and other Moss Side activists on 1st January 1980.
Merry Christmas to all our users and supporters!
We have had a fantastic year here at the Working Class Movement Library, celebrating working class history and inspiring the next generation of class activists. None of this would be possible without our amazing volunteers and supporters. Thank you!
We have had a fantastic year here at the Working Class Movement Library, celebrating working class history and inspiring the next generation of class activists. None of this would be possible without our amazing volunteers and supporters. Thank you!
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Merry Christmas to all our users and supporters!
We have had a fantastic year here at the Working Class Movement Library, celebrating working class history and inspiring the next generation of class activists. None of this would be possible without our amazing volunteers and supporters. Thank you!
We have had a fantastic year here at the Working Class Movement Library, celebrating working class history and inspiring the next generation of class activists. None of this would be possible without our amazing volunteers and supporters. Thank you!
The library will be closed to the public, staff, and volunteers from Wednesday 24th December to Tuesday 6th January.
From everyone at the library, we hope you all enjoy a wonderful end to the year and a joyful festive season.
From everyone at the library, we hope you all enjoy a wonderful end to the year and a joyful festive season.
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The library will be closed to the public, staff, and volunteers from Wednesday 24th December to Tuesday 6th January.
From everyone at the library, we hope you all enjoy a wonderful end to the year and a joyful festive season.
From everyone at the library, we hope you all enjoy a wonderful end to the year and a joyful festive season.
Join us tomorrow from 11am for the Engels Memorial Lecture, which is this year being delivered by Dr. Manfred Sohn. The event is online, follow the link to book your spot.
wcml.org.uk/event/engels...
wcml.org.uk/event/engels...
Engels Memorial Lecture: ‘Engels and Historical Optimism’ with Dr. Manfred Sohn - Working Class Movement Library
Attend the 2025 Engels Memorial Lecture, “Engels and Historical Optimism,” with Dr Manfred Sohn of the Marx-Engels Foundation. Explore the evolution of Marxist thought and its relevance to modern Brit...
wcml.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Join us tomorrow from 11am for the Engels Memorial Lecture, which is this year being delivered by Dr. Manfred Sohn. The event is online, follow the link to book your spot.
wcml.org.uk/event/engels...
wcml.org.uk/event/engels...
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📺Catch up and share our third session of the #tradeunion and working-class #history series 2025-2026, featuring @louiseraw.bsky.social and Bob Kelly.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library & @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/5pBcng9BTjM?...
#TUed #TradeUnionEducation
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library & @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/5pBcng9BTjM?...
#TUed #TradeUnionEducation
The Matchwomen’s Strike with Louise Raw
YouTube video by GFTU Educational Trust
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
📺Catch up and share our third session of the #tradeunion and working-class #history series 2025-2026, featuring @louiseraw.bsky.social and Bob Kelly.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library & @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/5pBcng9BTjM?...
#TUed #TradeUnionEducation
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library & @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/5pBcng9BTjM?...
#TUed #TradeUnionEducation
just over a week away until our annual fundraiser, Radical Readings. Follow the link to book your ticket and help us put class back on the agenda!
wcml.org.uk/event/radica...
wcml.org.uk/event/radica...
Radical Readings 2025 - Working Class Movement Library
Step into an afternoon of inspiration and resistance with Radical Readings, which brings together powerful performances, traditional folk music and bold storytelling that shine a light on working clas...
wcml.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
just over a week away until our annual fundraiser, Radical Readings. Follow the link to book your ticket and help us put class back on the agenda!
wcml.org.uk/event/radica...
wcml.org.uk/event/radica...
thank you so much for joining us!
Tonight, our co-founder, @robbmonster.bsky.social, was honoured to join a private event at @wcmlibrary.bsky.social. The event celebrated the life of Anne Scargill and her family’s donation of Anne’s famous pit jacket and helmet from the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike.
✊ Workers make history
#StrikeMap
✊ Workers make history
#StrikeMap
October 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
thank you so much for joining us!
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📺Catch up and share our second session of the #tradeunion and working-class #history series 2025-2026, featuring
Dana Mills.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOG...
#WorkersHistory #EleanorMarx #NewUnionism
Dana Mills.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOG...
#WorkersHistory #EleanorMarx #NewUnionism
New Unionism & Eleanor Marx with Dana Mills
YouTube video by GFTU Educational Trust
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📺Catch up and share our second session of the #tradeunion and working-class #history series 2025-2026, featuring
Dana Mills.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOG...
#WorkersHistory #EleanorMarx #NewUnionism
Dana Mills.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOG...
#WorkersHistory #EleanorMarx #NewUnionism
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Save the date!
We'll have materials to share from @wcmlibrary.bsky.social and @aiucentre.bsky.social and a roundtable discussion with folks sharing their reflections and experiences from the time. Should be a lively and participatory discussion!
@cperguom.bsky.social @thejohnrylands.bsky.social
We'll have materials to share from @wcmlibrary.bsky.social and @aiucentre.bsky.social and a roundtable discussion with folks sharing their reflections and experiences from the time. Should be a lively and participatory discussion!
@cperguom.bsky.social @thejohnrylands.bsky.social
The People’s Papers: Revisiting 1970s Manchester
Explore the activist & community print culture that helped shape Greater Manchester, with PhD researcher Arielle Lawson (@peoplespapers)
📅 Mon 4 Nov
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Manchester Histories Hub, Central Library
Free & open to all! Book: bit.ly/PeoplesPapers
Explore the activist & community print culture that helped shape Greater Manchester, with PhD researcher Arielle Lawson (@peoplespapers)
📅 Mon 4 Nov
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Manchester Histories Hub, Central Library
Free & open to all! Book: bit.ly/PeoplesPapers
October 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Save the date!
We'll have materials to share from @wcmlibrary.bsky.social and @aiucentre.bsky.social and a roundtable discussion with folks sharing their reflections and experiences from the time. Should be a lively and participatory discussion!
@cperguom.bsky.social @thejohnrylands.bsky.social
We'll have materials to share from @wcmlibrary.bsky.social and @aiucentre.bsky.social and a roundtable discussion with folks sharing their reflections and experiences from the time. Should be a lively and participatory discussion!
@cperguom.bsky.social @thejohnrylands.bsky.social
Two of our Little Flames spoke to Yeliz Zaifoglu, archivist at the Museum Of Youth Culture, about their experiences working with the Big Flame archive and the importance of this work for future working class activists! 🔥
Read here: www.museumofyouthculture.com/working-clas...
Read here: www.museumofyouthculture.com/working-clas...
October 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Two of our Little Flames spoke to Yeliz Zaifoglu, archivist at the Museum Of Youth Culture, about their experiences working with the Big Flame archive and the importance of this work for future working class activists! 🔥
Read here: www.museumofyouthculture.com/working-clas...
Read here: www.museumofyouthculture.com/working-clas...
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👀 What can we do about the far right?
Join our Virtual Town Hall for updates on new courses + a live space to ask questions.
@gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social
✊ Become a #Friend: gftuet.org.uk/friends
📌 Register: actionnetwork.org/events/frien...
#GFTUET #FriendsofET
Join our Virtual Town Hall for updates on new courses + a live space to ask questions.
@gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social
✊ Become a #Friend: gftuet.org.uk/friends
📌 Register: actionnetwork.org/events/frien...
#GFTUET #FriendsofET
October 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
👀 What can we do about the far right?
Join our Virtual Town Hall for updates on new courses + a live space to ask questions.
@gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social
✊ Become a #Friend: gftuet.org.uk/friends
📌 Register: actionnetwork.org/events/frien...
#GFTUET #FriendsofET
Join our Virtual Town Hall for updates on new courses + a live space to ask questions.
@gawainlittle.bsky.social & @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social
✊ Become a #Friend: gftuet.org.uk/friends
📌 Register: actionnetwork.org/events/frien...
#GFTUET #FriendsofET
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📺Catch up and share our first session of the #tradeunion and working-class #history series 2025-2026, featuring @katrinanavickas.bsky.social.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/BqKIXJS2u-E?...
#TUed #Education #GFTUET
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/BqKIXJS2u-E?...
#TUed #Education #GFTUET
Women in radical movements 1780-1850 with Prof. Katrina Navickas
YouTube video by GFTU Educational Trust
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
📺Catch up and share our first session of the #tradeunion and working-class #history series 2025-2026, featuring @katrinanavickas.bsky.social.
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/BqKIXJS2u-E?...
#TUed #Education #GFTUET
This series is delivered in partnership with Marx Memorial Library and @wcmlibrary.bsky.social.
youtu.be/BqKIXJS2u-E?...
#TUed #Education #GFTUET
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Today's the day! Join us on Zoom at 3pm: peoplespapers.eventbrite.co.uk
@cperguom.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @rememberlop.bsky.social @writerlytone.bsky.social
@cperguom.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @rememberlop.bsky.social @writerlytone.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Today's the day! Join us on Zoom at 3pm: peoplespapers.eventbrite.co.uk
@cperguom.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @rememberlop.bsky.social @writerlytone.bsky.social
@cperguom.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @rememberlop.bsky.social @writerlytone.bsky.social
Please note that the library will be closed to the public tomorrow due to staff leave and illness.
We will reopen next week with our normal opening hours.
wcml.org.uk/visit/openin...
We will reopen next week with our normal opening hours.
wcml.org.uk/visit/openin...
September 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Please note that the library will be closed to the public tomorrow due to staff leave and illness.
We will reopen next week with our normal opening hours.
wcml.org.uk/visit/openin...
We will reopen next week with our normal opening hours.
wcml.org.uk/visit/openin...
Join us for an online People's Papers research project workshop to learn about the history of 1970s alternative newspapers, their archival preservation & their continued relevance for today. All welcome! Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archiving-...
September 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Join us for an online People's Papers research project workshop to learn about the history of 1970s alternative newspapers, their archival preservation & their continued relevance for today. All welcome! Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archiving-...