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Join your guide, Edward Shelby, as he shows you around Birmingham on a famous gangs walking tour with pitstops at pubs. Learn the ropes of being a local gang member in the late 19th century.
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration2 hours
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Includes
- Guide
- Walking tour
- Drinks
- Tips
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the world of the famous Birmingham Slogging Gangs
- Discover the city's local pubs for a unique and local Birmingham experience
- Learn about real life gangs like the Peaky Blinders and Gunquarter Gang
Description
Explore Birmingham's darker, intriguing gang life on a walking tour with Edward Shelby, a distant cousin of the real-life Birmingham gang. let him show you around the city and teach you the ropes of being a gang member in the late 19th century.
Find out what it was like to walk in the streets the slogging gangs ruled at night and explore parts of the city not covered on any daytime tour. How did the gangs use the canals? How did alcohol add to the gang problem? What did the city do to try to control it?
Discover the answers to those questions and experience four unique drinking establishments, from real ale pubs to gin palaces and cocktail bars, at your own expense. Participate in some fun activities, such as drinking games and a pub quiz, while learning about the impact of gangs and alcohol on the city.
- This is a walking tour so requires a moderate level of fitness
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