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Walk the rain-streaked streets and riverside paths of Angel Meadow with author Dean Kirby and hear the untold stories of Manchester’s worst Victorian slum. This 90-minute tour mixes on-the-ground history, urban archaeology and local insight—perfect for history buffs and city walkers.
Walk the rain-streaked streets and riverside paths of Angel Meadow with author Dean Kirby and hear the untold stories of Manchester’s worst Victorian slum. This 90-minute tour mixes on-the-ground history, urban archaeology and local insight—perfect for history buffs and city walkers.
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Wind whips off the River Irk as you step into Angel Meadow park, where grass gives way to brick and the city’s industrial past presses in on every side.
moderate.
1–2 hours.
Moderate fitness; able to walk at a steady pace for 90 minutes and negotiate some steps and uneven surfaces.
The meeting point is near Angel Meadow park beside the River Irk; confirmation email includes an exact meeting spot and public transport directions.
The walk is family-friendly but includes uneven ground and steps; guardians should assess mobility and stamina for young children and older adults.
Yes—bring a copy of his book and he will sign and dedicate it during the tour if time allows.
Tours are subject to cancellation in severe weather; light rain usually goes ahead so dress appropriately and check communications before leaving.
Angel Meadow was a densely populated industrial slum in the 19th century, repeatedly documented by reformers like Friedrich Engels and later subject to 20th-century clearance and park reclamation.
Recent regeneration turned parts of the floodplain into parkland; visitors are asked to keep to paths, dispose of litter responsibly and respect the archaeological traces in the neighborhood.
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