The Real Peaky Blinders with Carl Chinn

Step inside the world behind the legend of one of Birmingham's most famous exports with The Real Peaky Blinders - An Illustrated Talk with Professor Carl Chinn, hosted in the historic surroundings of The Anchor Digbeth.

This special evening event is more than a talk - it's a journey into the true stories, people and places that inspired the biggest Brum-inspired TV and film phenomenon in recent times.

Set within the newly restored surroundings of one of Birmingham's oldest pubs - where the past feels close enough to touch - social historian Carl Chinn brings the city's underworld vividly to life through rare images, gripping storytelling, and decades of research.

You'll uncover the realities behind the myth: the real gangs, the social conditions of the time, and the communities that shaped them.

As new Peaky Blinders film The Immortal Man screens across the nation, this event offers the perfect opportunity to separate fact from fiction and deepen your understanding of the story's roots in Birmingham's streets.

Whether you're a devoted fan or a curious newcomer, this is a rare chance to hear directly from one of the region's most respected historians in an atmospheric venue that echoes the very era being explored.

Expect insight, intrigue, and a powerful sense of place during an unforgettable evening where history, storytelling and setting combine - right in the heart of Digbeth.