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I offer many different private walks and tours on the history of Manchester women. Here are some ideas.

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Explore the history of Manchester women during your lunchtime with these online talks.

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Sarah Parker Remond

07, Mar Philippa Vishnyakov

To celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), read of the visit of an international woman to Manchester.

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1 March 1819 The Manchester and Salford Lock Hospital opened in Cumberland Street, in a slum area District 13, now Spinningfields.

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Update March 2020 - tours in the foreseeable future are postponed based on advice from the Institute of Tourist Guiding to comply with Government guidance regarding social-distancing. Future tours are subject to change at short notice. Please check with Philippa that the tour is going ahead before travelling to the tour.

Update June 2020 - all tours remain cancelled until these can go ahead safely.

Join my public tours during Spring/Summer 2020 covering themes from Manchester's early doctors to the city's little-known women. £10 per person.

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