# Event Details - **Event Name**: Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Sounds Amazing since 1870 and still blowing strong.About this EventThe Acme Whistles Tour is a light-hearted and highly entertaining journey through 156 years of whistle making. The many ways in which the whistle has made history and touched on so many of life’s stops and starts is all part of the journey from the everyday to the grand occasion.You will hear the amazing story of the invention of the world’s first Police Whistle, the Metropolitan, and the world’s first Sports Whistle, the Acme Thunderer. Other famous whistles you will hear about are the mate’s whistles used on The Titanic, how the Clangers got their voice, how the whistle enlisted for two World Wars and fought at the front, the Lion Roar, Bird Calls, and whistles that you can’t even hear but your dog can!We have preserved a lot of original equipment which you can see alongside the current production. You will see the brass being pressed, soldered, polished and plated to make a complete whistle. All our production processes are done “in house” -----rare these days. You will experience it all and see the founders work bench where those first whistles were invented and crafted.We still have bomb damage visible from 1942 and, as you would expect from such an old building, a serious ghost. We were the original “pig and whistle”—you will find out why.Questions afterwards are always fun. Bring along your old whistles for dating and valuing, you may be very surprised. The stories that go with your old whistles are always intriguing and add a touch of social history. Please note that as this is a working factory this tour is not suitable for children.All monies raised through this guided tour will be donated to Mayfield Special School https://mayfield.eiat.org.uk/) and the Ladywood Community Project (https://www.ladywoodcommunityproject.org.uk/) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/whistling-through-changing-times;-a-factory-tour-at-acme-whistles/100001993739851566 - **Event Categories**: sports, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: J Hudson & Co Whistles Ltd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 16.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: J Hudson & Co Whistles Ltd - **lat**: 52.49404379999999 - **long**: -1.9123617 - **full address**: J Hudson & Co Whistles Ltd, 244 Barr Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/83c87d1ea4180fe870608546e909db1130aac2b0dadf85983e408c0dfee09032-rimg-w1200-h876-dca4978c-gmir.jpg?v=1784989986 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles being held? - **A:** Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at J Hudson & Co Whistles Ltd, 244 Barr Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles? - **A:** Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles is organized by J.Hudson & Co (Whistles) Ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Whistling Through Changing Times; a factory tour at Acme Whistles is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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