Birmingham Slogging Gangs: A Historical Exploration with Food Tour
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21 Ratings
Bordesley
Join our Birmingham Slogging Gangs food tour and explore the city's diverse culture, ethnic cuisines, and the impact of immigration. Learn about real-life gang members, the tea trade, and the Windrush generation. Enjoy a three-course lunch and get a taste of Birmingham's culinary delights!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Custard Factory - Learn all about the famous Birds Custard and the love story behind its creation.
  • St. Martin in the Bull Ring - Stop off and hear all about the contributions made by immigrants from the Indian sub continent to Birmingham and enjoy a taste of one of their wonderful dishes
  • Burlington Arcade - Find out how a speech given in the Burlington Hotel impacted immigration to Birmingham and created the conflict that fuelled far right gangs in the city
  • Chinese Quarter - Learn about the impact of Chinese immigrants on the food and gangs of Birmingham and enjoy a taste of the Far East.
  • Turtle Bay Birmingham - The Windrush Generation brought with them a great work ethic and amazing new foods to the city of a thousands trades. Here we will finish our tour with a taste of the Caribbean.
What's Included
  • Dinner included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • All drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey with our guide, the riveting Edward Shelby, as he unravels the myriad cultural and gastronomic influences Birmingham has embraced as a consequence of immigration. Experience the true tales of notorious gang members such as Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon, contrasting it with how gangs are depicted in pop culture. Uncover the undercurrents of societal strain that led to gang formation and conflict over a span of 150 years and see the beneficial aspects of immigration on the city. Learn about the key role Birmingham played in the tea trade and how the Windrush community contributed to the city’s post-war reconstruction. Discover how one Birmingham local’s philosophy that a content wife equates to a content life resulted in a culinary invention cherished by millions across Britain every week. Delve into Birmingham’s rich history and tantalising food scene on this gripping gang-themed tour. Sit down to a three-course lunch, included in your tour cost.

Location
The Rainbow
High Street
Look for the gang member in a flat cap and cravat stood outside the pub
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Russell_h
Apr 8, 2024
Peaky blinder tour - Edward was very informative and entertaining. Well done. Food was good shame about the weather.,……,,,,,.
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Alexisc726
Feb 26, 2024
Great fun tour with FOOD - On a pretty grey evening in Birmingham, we didnt really know what to expect but as soon as we found Edward the energy of the day changed! His character was perfect for the part and we were entertained from start to finish. Enjoyed learning more about the gangs as well as really awesome, slightly unusual but totally delicious food choices! Do it!
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Thomasvollaro
Nov 23, 2022
Amazing tour, super enjoyable with a great tour guide and great food - Edward is the man - Awesome tour, Edward was funny, knowledgeable, and personable. Truly one of most enjoyable tours I’ve done. Learned about Birmingham, the Peaky Blinders, and got some great and diverse food along the way. Highly, highly recommend!
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Laurenjhealy18
Nov 20, 2022
Best Time in Birmingham w/ Eddie - Authentic and professional are the two words I would use to describe this tour. Eddie from start to finish provided us with one of the best tours I have ever been on. He knew great facts, brought us to some delicious place, and kept us laughing. If you come to Birmingham you have to do this tour. Even if you are not a fan of the Peaky Blinders, it is a must-see! 10 out of 10, would do it again! Thanks Eddie for a great time.
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Sarahv102395
Nov 20, 2022
authentic, professional and laugh filled - eddy was such a professional and authentic tour guide! His ability to go in and out of character, share about the local area and provide awesome food, solid drinks, and great laughs, was worth every quid. I also learned what quid meant on this trip.
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Edwinoppong1
Oct 31, 2022
Exceptional - Edward is a master at what he does. The food and the theme is simple exceptional. Birmingham is a lovely city full of history.
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B2415kyjohns
Oct 27, 2022
A fantastic tour great food! - I had a great time on this tour seeing around the city and getting a real taste of Birmingham! Would definitely recommend with friends
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Dodo10xd
Oct 25, 2022
Great for foodies and aspiring historians - An immersive walking tour with a good selection of food stops supporting local businesses. I have enjoyed my afternoon of learning about history and filling my belly.
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Rafi144
Oct 25, 2022
Old city, New cuisine - Learning about new cuisines that I can find in Birmingham, and exploring parts of the city I never knew existed.
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455anibalv
Nov 12, 2023
Fun time with a bit of gastronomy and history - Recommended if you want to have some fun and learn a bit of history about the gangs and the city (but without going into too much detail) and eat something slightly different. It's a fun couple of hours, loaded with Edward's enthusiasm and positive energy, punctuated with his antics and good humour.
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