Manchester
Marx first visited Manchester to meet Engels, who was here due to family business during
the
Summer of 1845.
1. Chetham’s Library
The Chetham’s Library was built in 1653 and located at the Manchester City Centre.
It is
the oldest public library in the UK. It is established under the will of Humphrey
Chetham
(1580-1653), who was a successful merchant. He established the building as a blue
coat
school for unfortunate boys which then became Chetham’s Hospital and now the
Chetham’s School of Music. Marx and Engels used to frequent the library and sit at
the
same exact square table facing the window. The table still exists, with records of
the
books they read in the past.
2. Ermen and Engels’s Victoria Mill
The Ermen and Engels’s Victoria Mill was established in 1837 by Engel’s father. His
father sent him to Manchester on November 1842 to work in the mill, hoping that it
will
help Engel consider taking over his business. However, the 22-year-old Engel had
chosen his own path.
3. Soviet Engels Statue
On August 2017, British artist Phil Collins brought the 3.5m statue of Friedrich
Engels
from Ukraine through Europe to the UK. It was placed in front of HOME performing
arts
centre, as a symbolistic gesture of welcome home.
4. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
The history of Manchester revolves heavily around the industrial revolution and
textile
manufacture. The Science and Industry Museum was established in 1969 and it
records the historical events and machines used in the past.
5. Manchester Marx’s Pub
The pub used to be known as The Red Dragon, established in the beginning of the 19th
Century. It was frequent by Marx and Engels where they drank and discussed about
their philosophies. Currently, the pub is undergoing renovation and will be open to
public soon as a commemoration of the 202nd anniversary of Marx’s birth.
6. Manchester Ship Canal
The Manchester Ship canal is a 58km long inland waterway linking Manchester to the
Irish Sea. It was constructed on 5th August 1885 and opened on 1st January 1894. It
is
one of the top ten longest canal in the world. The need for the construction of the
canal
is mainly due to the industrial revolution.
London
Karl Marx lived in exile in Brussels and Paris before moving to London in 1849. He then
lived
in London for 34 years, until 1883 when he passed away. During his stay, he wrote the
book
Das Kapital (also known as Capital), while building on Marxism and spread its
philosophy.
With the amount of time spent and achievements made in London, it is safe to say that
London is Marx’s second home.
1. 4 Anderson Street, Chelsea, London SW3 3LU
When Marx moved to London in 1849, this is the
first house that he lived in. In the same year 5th of
November, his 4th child, Henry was born in the
house. Coincidently, his birthday falls on the Guy
Fawkes Night thus he is also nicknamed Guido.
2. The Marx Memorial Library
Also known as Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School was founded in 1933
with aim of advancing education, knowledge and learning of Marxism. The
building also used to be the office of Twentieth Century Press Ltd.
3. Highgate Cemetery, North London
The tomb with bronze bust of Marx set on a marble pedestal is where Marx rested in
peace. It was designed by Laurence Bradshaw and was unveiled in 1956 to commemorate
Marx’s achievements and contributions. Along with Marx, his wife, daughter and
granddaughter were buried with him after they each passed away
Germany
1. Trier, Germany – The birthplace of Karl Marx
Karl Marx was born in Trier, located at the outskirt of Germany. Some Germans
consider
Trier as Germany’s first major city.
2. Wuppertal - Engels’s former residence
Friedrich Engels was born on 28th November 1820 in Wuppertal, Germany. The road
where his former residence is in has been renamed to “Friedrich-Engels-Allee”.
Engels
was born in a well-to-do family. For generations his family has been doing business
and
had achieved certain degree of reputation locally.
Belgium
1. Brussles - Marx’s former residence
Just around the side of the Cathedral of St. Michel and St. Gudula there is a
modernized
stock exchange company. It was the first residence of Marx when he first arrived
which
he then stayed for 3 times over the period of stay in Brussels
2. La Maison du Cygne
The La Maison du Cygne which is also known as “The Swan” was opened in 1523. It
was once destroyed in three days during the bombardment by French and rebuilt. The
Swan is in the Grand-Place of Brussels, the central of Brussels politics and
culture.
Victor Hugo, the French poet had also named it as the “most beautiful square in the
world”.
