Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx in Manchester
Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx’s deep connections with Manchester played a pivotal role in shaping their revolutionary ideas. Engels lived in the city for 22 years, and Marx often stayed with him. On this Jonathan Schofield tour, explore how industrial Manchester influenced their vision of society’s inevitable shift from capitalism to communism.
Your expert guide will bring their story to life as you visit key sites, including the neo-Gothic John Rylands Library, where the foundations of The Communist Manifesto were laid.
Offered languages: English
Highlights
- Hear the remarkable tale of two men who changed the political world
- Explore the ways in which Manchester helped shape and reinforce their ideas
- Visit locations that were significant to the story of Engels and Marx
- Begin your tour at the neo-Gothic John Rylands Library, where the ideas that spawned The Communist Manifesto were developed
What's included
- A walking tour themed around ‘Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx in Manchester’, led by a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Food and drink
- Transportation to and from the walking tour
- Umbrellas
Cancellation policy
You may cancel or modify your booking up to 24 hours before the event start time for a full refund.
