The Peaky Blinders: between reality and myth.
Hello everyone! I'm Santiago, a tour guide with a unique touch and founder of Birmingham WM Tours. Did you know that before taking you on adventures, I used to unravel the mysteries of languages as a teacher? Now, my passion for exploring comes together with my love for languages to offer you a journey full of fun and learning. Welcome to the city of a thousand jobs! Welcome to the factory of the world!
Pickup
You'll find me in front of the Peaky Blinders mural donated by Jon Jones on the side of New Street station. I'll be carrying a yellow umbrella.
Description
Immerse yourself in the Peaky Blinders' Birmingham with our tour. Explore the authentic corners that gave life to the city's most famous gang and discover the true story behind the Shelby legend.
We'll find ourselves in front of the impressive mural created by Jon Jones, depicting the Shelby family. This mural, located here next to New Street Station, is a symbol of how the series has transformed Birmingham's image around the world.
Throughout our journey, we'll discover not only the story of the real Peaky Blinders, a criminal gang that operated in Birmingham in the late 19th century, but also how the series has used iconic locations from the city to build its universe.
We'll walk through the Piccadilly Gallery, a place that combines contemporary art and tradition, reflecting the blend of past and present that characterizes both Birmingham and the series.
Next, we'll walk down historic Edmund Street, where the Victorian architecture transports us back to the industrial era that was the setting for the rise of gangs like the Peaky Blinders.
The World Wars Memorial opens the door to Birmingham's iconic canals, used by the fictional and real Peaky Blinders for their smuggling and shady dealings.
Today, we'll walk through history and myth, between the real places where the band originated and the places that made the Shelby family famous. So, without further ado, let's begin our journey in order of the Peaky Blinders!
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