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An evening with George Bakewell

Join us for an evening as local historian Adam Wood brings to life the true story of George Bakewell. Adapted from George’s actual accounts of his time policing Birmingham in the mid-19th century, Adam has adapted the source material to create an arresting performance as he recounts the tales of what it was like to be a real Peeler.

How to get there
The West Midlands Police Museum is located in Birmingham city centre, on Steelhouse Lane, opposite the Children’s Hospital. It is easily accessible by public transport, being close to Snow Hill station and the Upper Bull Street tram stop. There is no onsite parking, but there is paid for on street parking nearby as well as commercial carparks

Organised by West Midlands Police Museum

DATE & TIME

Sat 12 Sept | 6.30pm-7.30pm

Doors open at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start


LOCATION

West Midlands Police Museum, 40 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ

COST

£12

BOOKING

Booking required

ACCESS

This event is accessible for wheelchair users. There is an accessible entrance on Coleridge Passage. The building has an accessible toilet and a lift.

Have a question?

Email our co-ordinator:
Irene.deboo@birminghammuseums.org.uk

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

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11—20 Sept 2026

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Your heritage, your stories,
your city

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

Privacy Policy    Cookies

Design ManMade

Your Heritage:
Your Stories: Your City
11—20 Sept 2026