People's History Museum Tour, 01 September
2010
Our tour of the People's History Museum was lead by Daniel
Hambleton of Austin Smith Lord, who was Project Architect on
this scheme which is the only National Museum in Manchester.
Daniel led the group with through spaces not accessible to
public to gain an insight into what happens 'backstage', and
explained the links between the existing building and the new
extension.
Although an architectural based tour Daniel lead the team
through the galleries, talking about the importance of the
artefacts are and how they shape our life today, with many
references in the galleries to Women's movements throughout the
years..
Following on from the tour we enjoyed a buffet lunch in the
converted coal store at the top of the pumphouse.
'Thanks very much for organising today. The museum
tour was really interesting and I thought the lunch was
great! It was lovely to come along and meet the ladies of
WiP, and I hope to see you again soon'
Danielle Gibson | Communication
Co-ordinator