Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
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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 new tour by me, historian and writer Dean Kirby, the author of the bestselling book Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, you will hear the hidden story of how the district and its people shaped one of the world's greatest cities.
Whether, like me, you are a descendant of Angel Meadow ancestors or have a burning passion to explore the history of Manchester, this tour is for you.
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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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
St. Michael's Flags & Angel Meadow Park
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.
Bao gồm
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.
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Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
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Really interesting city tour
W9102RHrosel,29 thg 3, 2026
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5.00I took my mum on this tour and we both absolutely loved it! It was so interesting to find out more about the city, there is some fascinating history here and Dean tells the stories in a really engaging way. His personal connection to the area shines through and you can tell he’s very passionate about the subject. The walk wasn’t strenuous and showed us some spots of Manchester we’d never noticed before which was nice. Excellent value for money, we’ll be back for Dean’s next tour!
An excellent , thought provoking and insightful tour.
Sherpa74084,29 thg 3, 2026
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5.00An excellent history tour around Angel Meadow with Dean Kirby. A compact walk packed with interesting information from Dean. He really is passionate about this subject matter based in no small part on the historical context of his own family. He saves a really touching part right at the end of the tour.All in all a really wonderful tour that gives a sensitive and thoughtful insight into early Industrial Manchester, how it affected the thousands of desperately poor people escaping famine, poverty and persecution. Some really interesting insights into the characters of Angel meadow and how it changed the world, for better and for worse ( some might argue).
Informative illuminating and quite emotional if you have connections to angel meadow
lorrainesR7451IY,23 thg 3, 2026
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5.00Really lovely tour around angel meadow and environs . Attended with my 2 sisters and Dean really brought the buried history to life. If you have ancestry in Angel meadow or personal stories related to life in " hell upon earth" then it's a great place to share. With all the bright and shiny buildings encroaching the meadow, a sight our ancestors would find unbelievable , it's good to find glimpses of the past . Thankyou dean we enjoyed it very much
Highly Recommend!
Niall P,21 thg 3, 2026
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5.00I find Dean’s tour of Angel Meadows well worth it. I learned a lot about an area of Manchester I knew nothing about despite it being so central, and having lived in Manchester for over 40 years. Dean made history come to life, and he has a very friendly manner, as well as deep and real roots in the area. I highly recommend this tour.
Keeping the Mancunian history alive ⭐️
chelseasN6229TA,21 thg 3, 2026
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5.00Really enjoyed our afternoon with dean he was extremely passionate and knowledgeable. Can’t recommend enough, Manchester is ever changing and it was just really cool and interesting to hear about the history of Angel meadows thanks to dean keeping this part of the Mancunian history alive ⭐️
An Amazing Tour With A Great Guide
hampdenmudlark,25 thg 10, 2025
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5.00My wife and I made this tour our very first activity after landing in Manchester from the US. It was the perfect way to get to know this great city. Dean is an amazing storyteller who's passion for Angel Meadow and its people really brings this historically important neighborhood to life. We were fortunate enough to have folks in our group who, like Dean, had with family connections to Angel Meadow, and Dean added some details to the tour that were truly affecting. Whether you're from Manchester or just visiting, this tour is a must to understand the city's vital place in the making of the modern world.
An intriguing meander through the not so saintly Angel Meadows - a treat!
christinemD9452YJ,19 thg 10, 2025
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5.00I would highly recommend this tour of Angel Meadows with Dean. Having lived in Greater Manchester for over 60 years, I've never explored this area which is teeming with history, all brought to life by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic Dean. It is clear he is very passionate about this history which is personal to him. It's also interesting that visitors world-wide attend the tour, two Danish women attending ours. 90 minutes of being immersed in another time, listening to entertaining stories of nefarious local characters was well spent! Thank you Dean for keeping these stories alive and relevant.
A very interesting tour in Manchester City centre.
I4007DSangelaw,19 thg 10, 2025
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5.00After reading “Angel Meadow” it was interesting to see the places where the events that Dean has written about took place. An informative and pleasant guide, it is clear that Dean has a passion for the history of Manchester. A couple of hours well spent.
Superb Tour
DayTrip321655,15 thg 10, 2025
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5.00Went on a superlative tour with Dean last week. A mine of information with intersesting, amusing and even hilarious anecdotes relating to some of the people who lived in the area in the nineteenth century. A true expert. For those interested in more detail I can fully recommend his fascinating book on Angel Meadow. (forgot to take my copy with me for him to sign!). For a picture of the area of beyond this area of Manchester I recommend you read Friederich Engels "Condition of the Working Class..."Manche Fully recommend.
Interesting and Enjoyable Tour.
L8022UQedwardf,14 thg 10, 2025
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5.00Very enjoyable and informative tour of part of Manchester's history. Dean was extremely knowledgeable having written a book on the subject and I would recommend this tour to Manchester residents and visitors alike.
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