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  Peterloo memorial quietly unveiled three days before anniversary

  

  theguardian.com

  Monument designed by Jeremy Deller made public despite accessibility concernsCampaigners have accused Manchester city council of a PR own goal after a £1m memorial to the Peterloo massacre was quietly made public three days before the 200th anniversary.The monument, designed by the Turner prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, prompted criticism earlier this year when disability rights groups pointed out it would be inaccessible to wheelchair users. Continue reading...

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  Is This the World’s Most Accessible Museum?

  

  nytimes.com

  Those without disabilities might not notice the innovations, but a museum in London is winning plaudits...

  Those without disabilities might not notice the innovations, but a museum in London is winning plaudits for its design and content.

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  Peterloo massacre bicentenary revives reformist spirit of 1819

  

  theguardian.com

  Manchester crowds hear why march that ended in 18 deaths still has relevance in modern BritainHundreds...

  Manchester crowds hear why march that ended in 18 deaths still has relevance in modern BritainHundreds of people summoned the spirit of 1819 with a powerful and provocative demonstration against 21st-century inequality to mark 200 years since the Peterloo massacre.Under leaden skies and driving rain, a crowd of Mancunians took part in a music-driven protest demanding action on issues including homelessness, disability rights and...

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