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
Departure Point
- Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.
- Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: West Midlands Police MuseumSteelhouse Lane, The Lock-up, BirminghamHere you learn about where the Birmingham Gangs were held before trial. Please note that we will not enter the museum.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Gunmakers QuarterBath Street, BirminghamStop for a drink and learn about weapons in Birmingham and their impact on the slave trade.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Birmingham ChinatownHurst Street, BirminghamHere you will learn about international gangs Duration: 10 minutesStop At: High StreetHigh Street, BirminghamLearn about Birmingham's impact on the tea trade.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Fun and education
- Parking Fees (£5 to £30)
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
Departure Point
- Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.
- Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: West Midlands Police MuseumSteelhouse Lane, The Lock-up, BirminghamHere you learn about where the Birmingham Gangs were held before trial. Please note that we will not enter the museum.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Gunmakers QuarterBath Street, BirminghamStop for a drink and learn about weapons in Birmingham and their impact on the slave trade.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Birmingham ChinatownHurst Street, BirminghamHere you will learn about international gangs Duration: 10 minutesStop At: High StreetHigh Street, BirminghamLearn about Birmingham's impact on the tea trade.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Fun and education
- Parking Fees (£5 to £30)