Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Manchester, England

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.

Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
Your guide will show you the best spots for photos throughout
Explore an often-overlooked area of the city
A chance to socialize with like-minded history lovers

What's Included

Regular stops where you’ll hear about the unusual characters who called Angel Meadow home.
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.
Bring a copy of my book and I'll sign and dedicate it for you.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sadler's Cat
Hanover St, Manchester M60 0AB, UK
We'll meet outside the Sadler's Cat bar which is in Sadler's Yard, off Hanover Street, just two minute's walk from Manchester Victoria train station and Shudehill Bus Station. The postcode is M4 4AH.

End point

St Michael's Flags & Angel Meadow Park
Old Mount St, 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.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

St. Michael's Flags & Angel Meadow Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers unable to negotiate steps
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 98 reviews

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Couldn't have been better

Susan_N, Jul 2026

Dean kept us enthralled for two hours ( longer than advertised ) with stories of everyone from notorious criminals to social reformers in this desperately poor district of 19th century Manchester, as we discovered what remains of the past there amid the smart new buildings of the present-day city. One of our number had a personal connection to Angel Meadow, and he drew their tale into the mix, as well as telling us about others he'd met over the years - and his own local family story as well. It wasn't an arduous walk; though there were a few flights of steps and slopes, and Dean was solicitous that the older ones among us were managing all right. Altogether an excellent experience, and I'm now looking forward to reading his book.

Informative and fun

Merv_M, Jul 2025

Dean is very knowledgeable and knows the subject matter well. He is also a nice guy and made the tour feel very relaxed with lots of opportunities for questions. Sadly not much of the area remains today due to redevelopment. However Dean painted a vivid image of what it used to be like during the Industrial Revolution.