'Friends gathered to commemorate the event on 16 August along with supporters of the Peterloo Memorial Campaign.' Photo: courtesy of Manchester & Warrington Area Meeting

'St Peter’s Square, Manchester (formerly St Peter’s Field), played host to an outrage against over 60,000 peaceful pro-democracy and anti-poverty protesters.'

Plaque for Peterloo Massacre

'St Peter’s Square, Manchester (formerly St Peter’s Field), played host to an outrage against over 60,000 peaceful pro-democracy and anti-poverty protesters.'

by Rebecca Hardy 27th August 2021

Manchester & Warrington Area Meeting has installed a plaque to commemorate the Peterloo Massacre, 202 years after the travesty.

Plaque for Peterloo Massacre

'St Peter’s Square, Manchester (formerly St Peter’s Field), played host to an outrage against over 60,000 peaceful pro-democracy and anti-poverty protesters.'

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