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The Pankhurst Centre

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Pankhurst Centre
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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.

60-62 Nelson StManchesterM13 9WP View map
Telephone: 0161 273 5673 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

What's on at The Pankhurst Centre

What's on near The Pankhurst Centre

Picture of the three band members of Elephant Gym
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Elephant Gym at Manchester Academy

Elephant Gym bring their patchwork of jazz, contemporary math- and post-rock to Manchester this May in support of their new album, World.

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OUTDOOR ART CLUB AT THE WHITWORTH
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Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth

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free entry
Liz Berry
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Liz Berry at Manchester Poetry Library

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free entry
Jason Allen-Paisant
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Jason Allen-Paisant at Manchester Poetry Library

Head to Manchester Poetry Library for the first of three events in its brand-new spring/summer poetry reading series – which not only features prize-winning poets but is also completely free.

free entry
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