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Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby

5.0(65 reviews)
1h 30m
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About This Tour

Step back in time to the rain-lashed streets of Angel Meadow – the Victorian Manchester slum so vile it was dubbed ‘Hell upon Earth’ by Friedrich Engels. In the shadow of one of the world’s first cotton mills, 30,000 souls trapped by poverty are fighting for survival as the Industrial Revolution is built upon their backs. Mancunian families are struggling to keep body and soul together in overcrowded lodging houses and deep cellars on the banks of the River Irk as gangs of scuttlers stalk the pavements outside. In this new tour by me, historian and writer Dean Kirby, the author of the bestselling book Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, you will hear the hidden story of how the district and its people shaped one of the world's greatest cities. Whether, like me, you are a descendant of Angel Meadow ancestors or have a burning passion to explore the history of Manchester, this tour is for you.

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Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
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What's Included

Bring a copy of my book and I'll sign and dedicate it for you.
Small group sizes so you can ask questions and have plenty of time to take photographs.
If your ancestors lived in Angel Meadow, contact me before and I'll mention them on the tour.
Regular stops where you’ll hear about the unusual characters who called Angel Meadow home.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers unable to negotiate steps

Meeting Point

We'll meet outside the Sadler's Cat bar which is in Sadler's Yard, off Hanover Street, just two minute's walk from Manchester Victoria train station and Shudehill Bus Station. The postcode is M4 4AH.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

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Manchester History Tours

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