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A Blast from the Stacks: An interview with Bob Dickinson

Drawing from his own experiences writing for some of these papers as well as in-depth interviews with a range of different projects, Bob’s book traces the development and evolution of Greater Manchester’s underground and alternative press scene from the late 1960s through to the 1990s (complete ...

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Solidarity! Youth research project starts at WCML

We are delighted to be collaborating with Manchester Metropolitan University to support an exciting new youth research project funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The project, being delivered by PhD candidate, Bea Tailby-Hardstaff, is a ten month project exploring youth pers...

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The WCML at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival

This year we were delighted to be represented at the annual Tolpuddle Martyrs festival on 18th – 20th July by two of our volunteers, Arthur Richardson and Avis Gilmore. Arthur and Avis travelled to Dorset with the library’s banner designed and made by banner maker Ed Hall and singer, Jen...

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Basque Child Refugees in Manchester during the Spanish Civil War

Written by library volunteer Peter, this account explores the arrival and experiences of over 250 Basque child refugees in Manchester and the rest of the UK during the Spanish Civil War. These children, fleeing fascist bombings in Spain, were temporarily sheltered by local volunteers across the coun...

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Volunteer Spotlight - Carina

I was inspired to get involved with the WCML after visiting their International Solidarity Poster Exhibition last year. I found it very inspiring and was keen to see more of the collection. I am currently completing my MA in Visual Communications at the University of Salford and decided to become a ...

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Dave Spooner Obituary

Staff and supporters of the working class movement library were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Spooner last month. Dave was a lifelong committed trade unionist and activist. He was well-known and loved by comrades in the labour movement of Greater Manchester, and was respected global...

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