A day conference to commemorate the Dublin Lockout in 1913. During this epic struggle an estimated 100,000 people, one third of the capital's inhabitants, faced starvation for five months in a battle for workers' rights.

http://www.wcml.org.uk/events/dublin-lockout-centenary-conference/

"All you Jim Crow fascists!" - Woody Guthrie's freedom songs presents the story of Guthrie's transformation from a youthful Oklahoma racist to the ardent anti-racist champion who, along with many others, risked his life holding the line against American fascism during the Peekskill riots of 1949.

Islington Mill, James Street, Salford M3 5HW - 3pm start.

Tickets on the door £10.

http://www.wcml.org.uk/events/will-kaufman-benefit-gig-in-aid-of-the-library--woody-guthries-freedom-songs-/

Our popular series of free 'Invisible Histories' talks begins again - all welcome.

http://www.wcml.org.uk/events/new-series-of-iinvisible-histories-talks/

Edward Thompson's The Making of the English Working Class appeared in 1963 and has become one of the most influential history texts of the twentieth century in academic and political circles alike. Many activists cite Thompson's focus on ‘history from below' as crucial to their decision to engage in political debate and activity. The book is still in print today.

Alongside the conference organised by the People's HIstory Museum and the Library on 13 April, volunteers from the Library have developed an exhibition about Edward and his wife Dorothy's life and work, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic text.

http://www.wcml.org.uk/events/the-making-of-the-working-class--50th-anniversary-exhibition/