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Ardwick Women’s Footprints

Date & time
27 October 2025 | 10.00-12.00

Event format

Attend event in person

Event type

Participatory interactive event

Event topic

Our working lives

Audience

All

Academic discipline

Economic and social history

Venue

Meet at Medlock Primary School, Wadeson Rd, Manchester M13 9UJ

What's on offer?

A guided two hour participatory walking tour, following the Ardwick community developed Ellen Wilkinson social justice walking route. The route is 2 miles starting at Medlock Primary school and finishing at the Ellen Wilkinson building, University of Manchester.

Accessibility Information

The meeting points are well served by public transport.

The walking route will be accessible, and we can provide support for mobility needs. Please let us know in advance if you require support by emailing carl.emery@manchester.ac.uk.

We have a back-up venue in case of bad weather.

Images

There may be photographs taken at the event. If you do not wish to be in any images, please make University staff aware at the event.

What's it about?

Join us in Ardwick for an interactive and engaging walking tour that uncovers the women who fought for social justice and shaped our working lives.

Developed by the Ardwick Education Partnership CiC in collaboration with local community groups and the University of Manchester, this two-mile route begins at Medlock Primary School and ends at the Ellen Wilkinson Building.

Along the way, you’ll be introduced to a remarkable range of often forgotten or overlooked female social justice activists – from Ellen Wilkinson herself to contemporary figures still shaping our communities today.

Who's leading the event?

Dr Carl Emery, Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester

Open to

Anyone is welcome

Of particular interest to

Perfect for anyone interested in local history, social justice, women’s rights, or discovering the untold stories that continue to inspire change.

Scheduling information

The walk will take place twice on the same day, starting at 10am and at 2pm. Please choose your preferred time when registering.

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