Industrial History and Football Walking Tour
Greater Manchester, Manchester
Explore Manchester’s radical past, from Peterloo and workers’ rights to the Scuttlers and the birth of football. Discover how Manchester United and City grew from local communities.
Highlights
- See hidden corners of the city as you learn about the change Manchester brought
- Wander down dark alleys and see important landmarks as you explore
- Purchase a refreshing pint at a historic Manchester pub during the tour
Description
Step into Manchester’s past and discover how industry, poverty, protest, revolution and football shaped the city. From the rise of the cotton mills and the tragedy of Peterloo to the fight for workers’ and women’s rights, this is a story of a city that has always challenged the establishment.
But this is also the story of how Manchester’s streets became the birthplace of a football culture that would eventually conquer the world. Hear the stories of Engels, Marx, Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes, before uncovering a surprising side of Manchester’s history.
Discover how poverty, overcrowded neighborhoods and a lack of opportunities helped create the notorious Scuttlers, and how football was introduced as a way of giving young men something more positive to fight for. Follow the story from early working-class football clubs to the rise of Manchester United and Manchester City, and discover how both clubs grew from communities trying to improve the lives of local people.
Includes
Walking tour
Guide
Excludes
Snacks and alcoholic beverages
Parking fees (£5 to £30)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
