Manchester Angel Meadow History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
Overview
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.
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.
Meeting Location
Hanover Street
Manchester M60 0AB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Old Mount Street
Manchester M4 4TF, UK
For the benefit of guests who want to explore Angel Meadow further, the tour will finish next to the entrance to Angel Meadow park, which is a six minute walk from Shudehill bus station. The postcode is M4 4GU. I will walk back with any guests who want to return to the start point.
What To Expect
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St. Michael's Flags & Angel Meadow Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers unable to negotiate steps
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manchester Angel Meadow History Tour with Author Dean Kirby is as follows:
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers unable to negotiate steps
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manchester Angel Meadow History Tour with Author Dean Kirby will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers unable to negotiate steps
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
