Peaky Blinders fever is sweeping Birmingham with a host of new attractions to coincide with the world premiere of the new movie in the city centre.
Here’s why Birmingham is proving the place to be for die-hard fans of Peaky Blinders.
The stars of the highly-anticipated Netflix film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man turned out in force in Birmingham for the movie’s world premiere on Monday March 2.
It was a dazzling event at Symphony Hall with Tommy Shelby actor Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth among the A-list cast walking the red carpet alongside the show’s creator Steven Knight.
While March 6 heralded a launch of the film in selected cinemas, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man starring Barry Keoghan and Stephen Graham will stream on Netflix from March 20.
Keeping up with the latest trends is beloved Ozzy The Bull, who has reinvented himself by order of the Peaky Blinders.
Ozzy The Bull joins the Peaky Blinders
Ozzy the Bull has a new look that takes inspiration from the Brummie gang.
Visitors to New Street Station’s concourse in Grand Central will see the beloved bull, named after Ozzy Osbourne, wearing a flat cap and surrounded by Peaky Blinders décor of terrace housing and a movie poster.
It’s quickly attracting crowds as the perfect selfie spot to catch Ozzy giving even Tommy Shelby a run for his money in the style stakes – and just wait until you see his glowing stare on the hour.
Ride the Peaky Blinders tram
Writer Steven Knight has been bestowed a proper Brummie honour of a Peaky Blinders-themed Birmingham tram.
Not only does it bear his name but Tram 58 currently features dramatic pictures from the movie and the words ‘Home of the Peaky Blinders’.
Tram stops in the city centre include in Stephenson Street outside Grand Central and New Street Station, at Paradise Circus Queensway by Birmingham Town Hall and in Corporation Street by Cass Art.
You can spot the West Midlands Metro tram travelling through the city centre on its route between Birmingham and Wolverhampton or even hop on board.
Steven is in good company as he joins the likes of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, comedian Jasper Carrot and footballer Cyrille Regis to have a tram named after him in the second city.
Steven said: “This is a great honour for me, on a day when the world’s gaze is on my home city, Birmingham, for the world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. I am immensely proud of where I am from, and everything that goes on in this great city and look forward to help develop the cultural growth of the West Midlands as a whole.”
The move was to recognise the writer as a homegrown talent and his commitment to championing Birmingham and the West Midlands on screen, along with the support he gives for the region’s film industry.
Where to buy Peaky Blinders hats in Birmingham
If you want to dress like one of the Shelby family, Birmingham has a charming specialist hat shop that sells authentic Baker Boy hats, made famous by the Peaky Blinders TV series and film.
Peter Forson Hat Shop in Great Western Arcade is a long-standing cosy, distinctive independent store run by owner Daisy Nyamie.
It’s a celebrity favourite that counts customers including former Aston Villa footballer Andy Carroll to Anthony Engelman, who plays Stonefish in Neighbours. Read more about the delighful hat shop here.
Peter Forson Hats is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and can be found at 17 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham city centre, B2 5HU.