Tracing the Footsteps of Peaky Blinders in Birmingham

🎬 As a die-hard fan of Peaky Blinders, I finally set foot on the legendary streets of Birmingham—the heart of this iconic series! 🎊 💥 Peaky Blinders tells the gripping tale of the Shelby crime family, a notorious gang that rose to power in post-WWI Birmingham. 👒 The Peaky Blinders, emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were a gang of working-class youths known for their signature flat caps—often lined with razor blades for stealthy attacks. 😎 🌟 In those turbulent times, the gang carved their empire through smuggling, illegal betting, and sheer ruthlessness, blooming like a dark rose in Birmingham’s underworld. 💐 My Peaky Blinders Adventure Begins! 🚶‍♂️ First Stop: Peaky Blinders Street A narrow, moody alley lined with historic brick buildings, where murals and graffiti whisper stories of the past. The atmosphere alone sends chills! 💭 🍺 Next: The Old Crown Pub I sipped on a whiskey sour 🥃 at Birmingham’s oldest pub, said to be the real-life inspiration for The Garrison Tavern in the show. Sadly, it’s been renovated and lost some of its gritty charm—but the history lingers. 😔 🎮 Final Thrill: Escape Live’s Peaky Blinders Room A 60-minute immersive escape game where I cracked codes, solved puzzles, and outsmarted challenges—just like Tommy Shelby! 🔍 Heart-pounding fun! Why Birmingham is a Must for Fans ✔️ Walk in the footsteps of the Shelbys ✔️ Drink in historic pubs with gangster pasts ✔️ Experience the city’s industrial grit & cinematic beauty 📸 Perfect for: • Film buffs 🎥 • History lovers ⚔️ • Whiskey enthusiasts 🥃 • Escape room addicts 🔓 #1MinTravelPlan #MyCircularJourney #BirminghamUni #CinematicTravel #GangsterMovies #TheGodfather #ThatBrumAccent