Dean Kirby is an author, historian, genealogist and tour guide keeping alive the history of working people in Manchester, his home city. He leads walking tours based on his books. His debut book Angel Meadow, about the history of Manchester's most notorious Victorian slum, was a bestseller. His forthcoming book, The Scutlers, will be published on 6 May 2027 and is avaiable to pre-order here: https://linktr.ee/TheScuttlers. For updates on Dean's books and tours, join his  Manchester History Club newsletters www.manchesterhistory.uk. Dean also provides professional genealogy services for people with Mancunian heritage at www.cottontownsancestry.com.