Scuttlers Manchester Gangs Walking Tour with Author Dean Kirby

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Manchester, England

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1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into the violent underworld of the scuttlers - the gangs who turned the streets of Victorian Manchester into a battleground.

In Angel Meadow and Ancoats, young men and women armed with knives, belts and brass-tipped clogs are fighting for survival in a series of brutal clashes that leave blood on the flagstones and terror in their wake.

Brutalised by life in the world's first industrial city, they are fighting not for money but for the pride of the neighbourhoods they call home - and to win the title of King of the Scuttlers.

In this tour by me, historian and writer Dean Kirby, the author of the upcoming book The Scuttlers: The True Story of Manchester's Most Feared Gangs, you will hear the hidden story of how these tough Manchester lads and girls lived, fought and died.

If you are fascinated by the scuttlers and want to discover the lesser explored streets of Manchester, this tour is for you.

What's Included

Bring a copy of my book and I'll sign and dedicate it for you.
If your ancestors were scuttlers, contact me before and I'll mention them on the tour.
Small group sizes so you can ask questions and have plenty of time to take photographs.
Regular stops where you’ll hear about the scuttlers and the battles they fought..

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet outside Pot Kettle Black on Rochdale Road, just a two minute walk from Manchester Shudehill Bus Station.

End point

The tour will finish in Cutting Room Square in Ancoats, which is a 10 minute walk to Shudehill bus station. I will walk back with any guests who want to return to the tour's start point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
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    Walk the streets where the scuttlers lived and fought overlooked by giant cotton mills in the historic Manchester district of Ancoats - the world's first industrial suburb.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Crime Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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