Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
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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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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Fun and education
Not included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking Fees (£5 to £30)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Here you learn about where the Birmingham Gangs were held before trial. Please note that we will not enter the museum.
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Stop 2
Stop for a drink and learn about weapons in Birmingham and their impact on the slave trade.
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Stop 3
Here you will learn about international gangs
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Stop 4
Learn about Birmingham's impact on the tea trade.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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From $27.11 per person
- Free cancellation
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