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Made in Manchester: The Guardian s 200th anniversary year celebrations Date published: 21 April 2021
The Guardian Newspaper has a series of events planned to mark 200 years.
The Guardian has announced the first event in its 200th anniversary programme - a Guardian Live event ‘Guardian at 200: Made in Manchester’, celebrating Manchester’s vibrant and radical history, where it was founded in 1821.
The free online event will bring together some of the city’s most influential and talented voices to celebrate its history of progressive politics and activism, as well as the world renowned music that is part of the city’s identity.
Observing how the city’s history continues to shape the way we think now, will be Guardian columnist and chair John Harris in conversation with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester; Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline and granddaughter of Sylvia; Mark Fletcher, the CEO of Manchester Pride; and Tim Burgess, l