Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War
Supplied by: Jonathan Schofield Tours
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond. Tracing key events, it uncovers stories of rebellion, resilience, and the city’s brush with Guernica. Though steeped in drama, the tour blends history with humour, poetry, and song, offering a compelling look at Manchester’s past.
Overview
Close to the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz in 1940, join Jonathan Schofield Tours for a look at major conflicts that affected Manchester: the English Civil Wars, the 1945 Jacobite rebellion, the Napoleanic Wars, and the two World Wars of the 20th century.
Physically and historically, this walking tour of Manchester covers a lot of ground. It stretches from the Romans right through to 22 May 2017, via the English Civil War, the Bonnie Prince Charlie rebellion, World War I, the arrival of Guernica for a week, World War II, and multiple terrorist attacks.
All the principle players – and some lesser known characters – will be brought to vivid life as you thread your way through Manchester. And the significant sites and buildings at which you’ll stop all help to tell the tales. Tales of drama, peril, bravery and ultimately hope.
Making sure there are lighter moments to balance the dark ones, your knowledgeable and experienced tour guide will bring humour, poetry and song. You’ll also encounter some great art with the story of how the most famous anti-war painting on the planet arrived in Manchester in 1939.
Perfect for an anyone with an interest in the history of conflict, and Manchester’s position within it, this walking tour places you at the heart of some astonishing stories.
Highlights
- Visit many of Manchester’s historic sites and buildings
- Cover huge historical ground, with the tour stretching from the Romans right through to 22 May 2017
- Learn about numerous major conflicts that affected Manchester
- Hear many tales of drama, peril, bravery and ultimately hope
- Enjoy lighter moments to balance the dark ones, with your guide bringing humour, poetry and song
- Hear about how the most famous anti-war painting on the planet arrived in Manchester in 1939
What's included
- Walking tour led by a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Food and drink
- Transportation to and from the walking tour
- Umbrellas
Cancellation policy
You may cancel or modify your booking up to 24 hours before the event start time for a full refund.
