Manchester: Angel Meadow History Small-Group Walking Tour
Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.
Highlights
- ✓Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
- ✓Your guide will show you the best spots for photos throughout
- ✓Explore an often-overlooked area of the city
- ✓A chance to socialize with like-minded history lovers
What you'll see & do
- ✓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 tour by historian and writer Dean Kirby, the author of the bestselling book Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, you will walk alongside the River Irk, through the tree-lined Angel Meadow park and down streets where new apartments stand alongside former ragged schools and hear the hidden story of how the district and its people shaped one of the world’s greatest cities.
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.
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Manchester: Angel Meadow History Small-Group Walking Tour
Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.
Highlights
- ✓Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
- ✓Your guide will show you the best spots for photos throughout
- ✓Explore an often-overlooked area of the city
- ✓A chance to socialize with like-minded history lovers
What you'll see & do
- ✓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 tour by historian and writer Dean Kirby, the author of the bestselling book Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, you will walk alongside the River Irk, through the tree-lined Angel Meadow park and down streets where new apartments stand alongside former ragged schools and hear the hidden story of how the district and its people shaped one of the world’s greatest cities.
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.
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.