Discover the side-lined women of Manchester in a walking tour led by Philippa Vishnyakov.

Join WOW Manchester’s guided history walk on women confined to the footnotes of history, or seemingly incidental to the stories of men. As we uncover their tales, find out what life was like for real women, as Manchester grew from a small town to a huge industrial city.

Hear of maternity and marriage, of crimes by and against women, of women’s roles in work, business, protest and more. Neither famous nor familiar, these side-lined women are ready to take the spotlight.

WOW is the world’s biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people. WOW Manchester takes place from Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May. Explore the full line-up here.