Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
Do you have what it takes to join a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so we are looking for new recruits so come and join our guide, Edward Shelby, a member of the slogging gangs. He will show you the city & teach you the ways of the gangs & how the reality differs from their portrayal in popular culture.. This tour from the award winning company, Top Tours Global, is centred around the historical & cultural aspects of the Birmingham slogging gangs. You learn about how the gangs terrorised Birmingham in the late 19th & early 20th century. This tour will explore gang members such as Billy Kimber, Alfie Solomon & the Italian Mob. This two-hour tour begins & ends at Aston University, with parking available & goes deep into historical gang territories. The tour will have two stops at local pubs where guests are welcome to buy a drink whilst hearing more about the Birmingham gangs of the last two centuries. City and restaurant recommendations are available on our website Toptoursglobal.com
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Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
What's included in Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
West Midlands Police Museum
Here you learn about where the Birmingham Gangs were held before trial. Please note that we will not enter the museum.
The Gunmakers Quarter
Stop for a drink and learn about weapons in Birmingham and their impact on the slave trade.
Birmingham Chinatown
Here you will learn about international gangs
Inclusions
- Fun and education
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking Fees (£5 to £30)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.