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IN PERSON

THE LONGEST ACT

Until 5 December 2021

a People’s History Museum, Manchester

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Don’t miss this rare chance to see the longest act held by the Parliamentary Archives – the 1821 Land Tax Commissioners Act is 1,141 feet long. Free.

IN PERSON & ONLINE

FIGHTING TALK: ONE BOY’S JOURNEY FROM ABANDONMENT TO TRAFALGAR

Until 27 February 2022

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