Manchester event marks Peterloo massacre anniversary
Campaigners say plans for permanent memorial created by artist Jeremy Deller are moving forwardThousands of people are expected to gather in Manchester on Sunday to remember “Britain’s Tiananmen Square”, as pressure builds for the city to provide a permanent memorial to victims of the Peterloo massacre before its 200th anniversary.The actor Christopher Eccleston will give a reading at the event in Albert Square marking the 198th anniversary, and people will carry placards with
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