'Striking the Balance - fighting all the way for equal pay'

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s, 70s and 80s, this new Mikron production tells the tale of three working women taking on the might of a discriminatory establishment.

At Islington Mill, James Street, Salford M3 5HW at 2pm.
Tickets on the door price £5

http://wcml.org.uk/events/mikron-theatre-striking-the-balance/

As part of the Manchester Peace Festival, the Library celebrates the life of Michael Foot - peace
campaigner, Labour party leader, journalist and author, 1913 - 2010.

This exhibition presents a picture not only of Michael's character and talents but also his contribution to a wide range of causes and issues.

Opening times: Wed, Thu & Fri 1pm-5pm; Sat 18th Sept and 16th Oct only - 10am-4pm

http://wcml.org.uk/events/michael-foot--peace-and-socialism/

The Library's popular series of Wednesday talks continues in Autumn 2010. The talks are free; refreshments are available. All are welcome.

15 September 2pm Shelagh Delaney The life and work of the Broughton-born playwright - Andy Willis

29 September 6pm Theatres and music halls of Salford and beyond
In 1890 there were 1,500 theatres in England; in 1986 there were 73. This is the story of just a few of them - Les Willis

13 October 2pm Engels in Salford
The background to Friedrich Engels's time in Salford, which was crucial to his writings about the British working class - Stephen Kingston

27 October 2pm The black presence in Salford 1840-1919
The earliest black contacts with Salford and Manchester, and the beginnings of a black community -Bill Williams

10 November 2pm Commemorating mining in Salford
Remembering the men and boys who worked and died in local collieries over 300 years - Paul Kelly

24 November 2pm Manchester Ship Canal and docks
A look at the making, use and decline of Salford's inland port - Glen Atkinson

8 December 2pm Transport in Salford: reshaping localities and local experience
The impact of the car, and the decline of public transport, on Salford life - Bob Jeffery

http://wcml.org.uk/events/invisible-histories--salfords-working-lives/