Join Edward Shelby, a former member of the Birmingham slogging gangs, on a cultural exploration of the city. Learn about the historical and cultural aspects of the gangs and how they differed from their portrayal in popular culture.
Join Edward Shelby, a former member of the Birmingham slogging gangs, on a cultural exploration of the city. Learn about the historical and cultural aspects of the gangs and how they differed from their portrayal in popular culture.
- 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.
- Chinese Quarter - Here you will learn about international gangs
- High Street - Learn about Birmingham’s impact on the tea trade.
- 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.
- Chinese Quarter - Here you will learn about international gangs
- High Street - Learn about Birmingham’s impact on the tea trade.
- Fun and educational experience
- Fun and educational experience
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking Fees (£5 to £30)
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking Fees (£5 to £30)
Are you ready to become part of a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so, new recruits are welcome to join under the guidance of Edward Shelby, a seasoned member of the slogging gangs. He will guide you through the city and teach you about the gangs, highlighting how their reality contrasts with their depiction in popular culture. This tour, offered by the…
Are you ready to become part of a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so, new recruits are welcome to join under the guidance of Edward Shelby, a seasoned member of the slogging gangs. He will guide you through the city and teach you about the gangs, highlighting how their reality contrasts with their depiction in popular culture. This tour, offered by the award-winning company Top Tours Global, focuses on the historical and cultural aspects of the Birmingham slogging gangs. Participants will learn about how these gangs terrorized Birmingham in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The tour will delve into the lives of gang members such as Billy Kimber, Alfie Solomon, and the Italian Mob. This two-hour tour starts and finishes at Aston University, with parking available, and explores historical gang territories. There will be two stops at local pubs where guests can purchase a drink while learning more about the Birmingham gangs of the past two centuries. City and restaurant recommendations can be found on our website, Toptoursglobal.com.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.