This summer, a special exhibition of costumes worn in the iconic TV drama Peaky Blinders is coming to Port Sunlight, which was famously used as a filming location in the show.
The award-winning TV series, Peaky Blinders, first aired in 2013 and follows the exploits of a family-led criminal gang headed by Tommy Shelby in Birmingham amidst the aftermath of the First World War. It has since become a huge cultural phenomenon and drawn fans from across the world.
Port Sunlight locations featured in the show included Park Road and the Dell park, where stars such as Cillian Murphy and Helen McCrory filmed several pivotal scenes which featured in the second and third series.
Jean Milton, Director of Heritage at Port Sunlight Village Trust, said: “To have Peaky Blinders choosing Port Sunlight as a filming location was a real honour, and we were delighted our village’s distinctive architecture became part of such an iconic TV show.
“Now, we’re excited to welcome the return of the Peaky Blinders with a special exhibition of original costumes worn in the TV show. Not only is it a great chance to celebrate the impact of Peaky Blinders, it’s also an exciting opportunity for people to step inside one of the village’s most beautiful houses which has been closed to visitors for the past few years.”
Opening from 24 June until 10 September, the exhibition presents six costumes in the setting of Bridge Cottage on Park Road, next door to the house which featured as the character Aunt Polly’s home.
Visitors will be able to step inside and see the beautifully-made costumes up close, including a dress worn by Helen McCrory as Aunt Polly Gray and a suit worn by Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons. The costumes are on loan from Cosprop.
The exhibition will be open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm. Pre-booking isn’t necessary, however numbers will be limited due to the size of the historic building, so Port Sunlight Village Trust recommend booking ahead via www.portsunlightvillage.com/whats-on