Manchester Histories Festival
Did you attend Manchester Histories Festival on Saturday 3rd March? The celebration day in Manchester Town Hall attracted a whole host of organisations all intent on one thing – celebrating the incredible history of our beloved city. And what a history it is…
The Together Trust was delighted to attend, highlighting its rich history alongside other well known organisations. Situated in prime position alongside the ‘Peterloo Memorial Campaign’, visitors were given the opportunity to discover more about the history of the Together Trust through its display and literature. There were also a number of case studies on show highlighting the different stories of children who had come into the Charity’s care. The celebration day allowed the Together Trust to display its history to the Manchester population who were unaware of how its 142 year presence has affected the city. Without the Charity many lives would have taken a different route and children who may not have seen it through to adulthood.
The presence of the Peterloo Memorial Campaign next door highlighted the struggle in getting Manchester’s important historical events and organisations represented. To many people Peterloo is considered "one of the defining moments of its age," (Poole, 2006) "By the Law or the Sword': Peterloo Revisited" and yet there is still no substantial memorial to the event (although after many years of campaigning Manchester are now committed to providing one). Similarly, despite the huge effect the Manchester and Salford Boy’s and Girl’s Refuges and Homes had on the social and philanthropic history of the city, the charity has no representation or memorial. The founder Leonard K. Shaw has been consigned to the ranks of the forgettable, unlike his ally and friend Thomas Barnardo. The Manchester Histories Festival allows the sleeping chapters of the city’s history to be re-awakened. Let’s continue to shout our name out loud!
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| Manchester Town Hall |
The Together Trust was delighted to attend, highlighting its rich history alongside other well known organisations. Situated in prime position alongside the ‘Peterloo Memorial Campaign’, visitors were given the opportunity to discover more about the history of the Together Trust through its display and literature. There were also a number of case studies on show highlighting the different stories of children who had come into the Charity’s care. The celebration day allowed the Together Trust to display its history to the Manchester population who were unaware of how its 142 year presence has affected the city. Without the Charity many lives would have taken a different route and children who may not have seen it through to adulthood.
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| The Together Trust exhibition stand at Manchester Histories Festival |
"Manchester has many glories but none I venture to think which shine brighter or reflects more completely the city’s best self than the Refuges and Homes."
- The Right Rev. F.T. Woods, Together Trust Annual Report, 1924, p.23.
The presence of the Peterloo Memorial Campaign next door highlighted the struggle in getting Manchester’s important historical events and organisations represented. To many people Peterloo is considered "one of the defining moments of its age," (Poole, 2006) "By the Law or the Sword': Peterloo Revisited" and yet there is still no substantial memorial to the event (although after many years of campaigning Manchester are now committed to providing one). Similarly, despite the huge effect the Manchester and Salford Boy’s and Girl’s Refuges and Homes had on the social and philanthropic history of the city, the charity has no representation or memorial. The founder Leonard K. Shaw has been consigned to the ranks of the forgettable, unlike his ally and friend Thomas Barnardo. The Manchester Histories Festival allows the sleeping chapters of the city’s history to be re-awakened. Let’s continue to shout our name out loud!
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