Inside the police station that once held Britain's notorious gang

In January 2017, the Steelhouse Street Police Station in Birmingham was renovated and turned into a museum. The facility was built 125 years ago and once held some of Britain's most dangerous criminals, including the Peaky Blinders gang and serial killer Fred West.

The tunnel has an underground road leading from Steelhouse police station to Birmingham Magistrates' Court, making it easier to transfer prisoners, instead of using trucks.

Steelhouse is one of the oldest places of detention in the UK. Birmingham East Police Chief Chris Johnson said: “We are moving into a fantastic new facility, designed specifically for 21st century policing.”

The Peaky Blinders were a criminal gang founded in Birmingham, England in the late 19th century and declined in influence in the early 20th century.During this period, Peaky Blinders often ruled over industrialised areas such as Bordersley and Small Heath, as Birmingham became an important manufacturing city in the world.

Police officers' uniforms and protective gear are on display at the museum.

"The weapons the Peaky Blinders had were very strange looking," said David Cross, a former West Midlands Police museum officer.

"When a Peaky Blinders member hits the nose of his 'prey' with his hat, it will make the victim cry and be temporarily blinded. They will take advantage of the opportunity to attack and commit the robbery," he emphasized. Pictured is the criminal detention area at Steelhouse police station.

"Their movements are lightning fast. Peaky Blinders usually target handsome, strong men or cute, young girls. They steal anything that can be converted into money," Cross said. In the photo, cThis ornate stained glass window is a historical testament from the early days of Steelhouse use.

A rare moment of rest for police officers in the basement, after their shift.

Interrogation room with outdated equipment.

On the bulletin board, officers and police officers of Steelhouse Station wrote their farewells to the 100-year-old detention facility as it moves to a new workplace. The caption reads: "Goodbye Steelhouse. Forever remembered."

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