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The Pankhurst Centre

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The Pankhurst Centre

60-62 Nelson St, Manchester, M13 9WP
0161 273 5673
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  • Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm

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Houses a small museum and heritage centre that remains as a legacy to the Pankhurst family and the Suffragette movement born in this city.

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