VICTORIAN SLUMS & SQUALOR - Guided Walking Tour

Victorian Slums & Squalor

Explore Angel Meadow

Angel Meadow and the Irk Valley were infamous in Victorian times - cholera, crime, vice, vermin and death were an everyday occurrence.

Huge wealth was created in Manchester during the Industrial Revolution but the steam-powered factory system also resulted in thousands of workers living cheek by jowl in slums and cellars, on next to nothing.

We'll visit Scotland and Gibralter, cross the River Irk to see various locations that L S Lowry painted, stand in the very place where an England world cup medal winner played football as a boy with thousands of dead bodies under his feet and wander the narrow streets once known as Irish Town. 

We finish the walk on Rochdale Road near a fantastic pub, The Marble Arch.

This guided walk isn't suitable for people with limited mobility, as the route includes steps and uneven ground; please wear sensible footwear.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Sibby via MCRTourGuide@gmail.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes please or show it to the Tour Guide on your mobile device.

Can I bring my dog?

Assistance Dogs only please.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes that's fine.

How long will the guided walk last?

1½ hours -  2 hours, depending on the group size. 

How far will we walk?

1½ miles

Sibby is a member of

The largest group of professionally qualified Blue and Green Badge Tour Guides working across Manchester and the whole North West region