The 11th October is the very last chance to see Red Saunders photographic tableaux of Peterloo in his Hidden from History series at Manchester Central Library.
Entry is free and the tableaux are on the first floor.
There are nine powerful images related to Peterloo together with explanatory words.
They were displayed on walls on the evening of the anniversary of Peterloo on 16th August 2019.
Details are here:
They are a bold and striking way of bringing the events of the Peterloo Massacre to life and pay particular attention to the role of women reformers in the fight for the vote.
It is one of a series of tableaux that Red Sanders has produced over the years. I featured in earlier of the black London Chartist leader William Cuffay, the only occasion when I have worn a false beard
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