The People's Story Museum is located in the historic

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, and features collections that narrate the story of the working-class people of

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from the late 18th century to the present day. The museum achieves this through the use of oral history, reminiscence, and written sources.

Collections

The museum houses Britain's largest collection of early reform flags and banners, totaling 144 in all. These banners encompass various themes, including support for political reform, trade unions, and the anti-apartheid movement. Additionally, the museum features waxworks that vividly illustrate the written histories of the people of Edinburgh.

Galleries

There are three galleries and a film screening room in the museum. The first gallery looks at life in tenement houses in the 18th century. The second gallery showcases numerous banners from the museum's collection and recounts the stories of Edinburgh citizens in the 20th century, through waxworks and written histories. The final galleries depict Edinburgh in the mid- to late-20th century. The film in the screening room shows personal stories of four Edinburgh citizens who grew up in the city and worked in the printing and building trades, in a co-op store, and as a servant.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:People's Story Museum, The Museums in Edinburgh Museums established in 1989 City museums in the United Kingdom 1989 establishments in Scotland Royal Mile History museums in Scotland