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The Pankhurst Centre

About

The Pankhurst Centre in Manchester is a powerful symbol of women’s activism and the birthplace of the suffragette movement. Located at 60–62 Nelson Street, this Grade II* listed building was once the home of Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters, where in 1903 the Women’s Social and Political Union was founded. Today, the centre houses a museum and heritage space dedicated to telling the story of the fight for women’s right to vote. Visitors can explore the Pankhurst Parlour, restored in Edwardian style, and discover exhibitions that trace the legacy of the suffragettes and their ongoing impact. The centre also serves as a women’s community hub, offering workshops, events, and support services through Manchester Women’s Aid. Open to the public on Thursdays and Sundays, it remains the only museum in the UK located in a former suffragette home. With its blend of historic preservation and contemporary relevance, the Pankhurst Centre continues to inspire new generations to advocate for equality.

Manchester United Kingdom

Location

The Pankhurst Centre is located at 60–62 Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9WP, within the Manchester University NHS Foundation Hospital Trust site, directly opposite the Manchester Royal Infirmary’s Accident & Emergency and Outpatients Departments. This pair of Victorian villas is historically significant as the former home of Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters, and the birthplace of the suffragette movement in 1903. The centre is a Grade II* listed building and now serves as a museum dedicated to women’s suffrage and women’s rights, featuring the evocative Pankhurst Parlour and a commemorative garden. The Pankhurst Centre is just a five-minute walk from the Whitworth Art Gallery and less than ten minutes from Manchester Museum and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, making it easy to combine your visit with other cultural attractions in this vibrant university and hospital district. The area is well-served by public transport, with Oxford Road train station and St Peter’s Square tram stop both nearby, and the NCP Grafton Street car park just next door for drivers.