The Scuttlers walking tour with bestselling Manchester history author Dean Kirby

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Step into the violent world 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.

Whether, like me, you are fascinated by the scuttlers or want to discover the lesser explored streets of Manchester, this tour is for you.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

The price of your ticket includes:

• A 90 minute guided walk through the streets of Angel Meadow, New Cross and Ancoats with author and historian Dean Kirby.

• Walk through lesser visited streets where the scuttlers roamed, with regular stops where you'll hear the stories of the gangs in the places where they fought.

• Small group sizes so you can ask questions and have plenty of time to take photographs.

• If you have bought a copy of my first book, Angel Meadow, bring it along and I'll sign and dedicate it for you. Or click to buy a signed copy at the ticket checkout.

• Personalise your tour: If your ancestors were scuttlers, contact me when you buy your ticket with their details and I'll do my best to mention them for you during the tour.

*** The walk is 1.6 miles /2.6 kilometres. It's a linear walk that will start in Angel Meadow and finish in Ancoats. It's mostly flat but includes a flight of steep steps and is therefore not wheelchair friendly or suitable for people with limited mobility. The tour is for adults only. It includes graphic stories of gang violence and is not suitable for children. Please dress for the weather. Manchester is known as the rainy city and the walk will go ahead come rain or shine.***

TOUR EXTRAS
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🚶🏼 I also provide bespoke, private tours for Angel Meadow and Ancoats descendants, including in depth research on your family and showing you where they lived, please click Contact The Event Organiser on this page.

📕 **PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK: The Scuttlers: The True Story of Manchester's Most Feared Gangs now using this link https://linktr.ee/TheScuttlers (Available 6 May 2027)**

REVIEWS

More than 850 people have booked on my tours since I launched them in March 2024. Here's a sample of the reviews.

Christine Radford: "It really was the best of days. Even with the poor souls buried there, you brought those streets to life Dean with rich and informative history and I could feel we were walking the streets of our ancestors. As the sun shone on us, there was a tranquil beauty and quietness over St Michael's Flags and it felt like coming home, bringing the new and the old together. You made it memorable for us. It was a day to remember for us all. For anyone going in the future, it is worth every penny in the company of like-minded people, with Dean sharing so much with you. Enjoy - you won't for get it."

Alison Barton-Simmons: "Dean's tour of Angel Meadow was superb. It brought the history of the area to life and took you through places you wouldn't even know were there. Dean even made the tour personal to the group by pointing out streets and houses that their family members had lived in. Would definitely recommend to anyone familiar with that area, or anyone interested in the rich history of Manchester."

Janice Wilson: "Dean's tour was superb. I was one of the group members for whom Dean did additional research from what I had known about my Irish ancestors. I cannot thank him enough. I have recommended this tour to friends and will certainly be looking out for further tours of our wonderful city."

Nicola Simpson Mills: "Dean is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and surrounding history of the area. Cannot recommend it enough. Fascinating subject. Great way to pass the time, exercise and a history lesson. Wonderful."