Manchester commemorates Peterloo anniversary

Rain doesn't dampen event

Peterloo Commemoration
Author: John PickfordPublished 16th Aug 2019

Today marks 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester.

That's when 18 people died and hundreds were injured during a demonstration on voting rights.

A permenant memorial's been built next to St. Peter's Square where it happened.

A number of events have been held to commemorate this important event in Manchester's history. Watch them below in pictures and video compiled by the Hits Radio News team..