London Crime

The Life and Legend of John Bindon: London’s Real-Life Gangster Actor

John Bindon was a man who seemed to step straight out of a gritty British crime film—because, quite often, he…

1 year ago

Camelot Castle: The Eccentric House of Dave Courtney

More than anything, London "gangster" Dave Courtney’s legacy is inextricably tied to Camelot Castle, the sprawling, bizarre, frankly ridiculous, mansion…

1 year ago

The Eastcastle Street Robbery: London’s Forgotten Heist

On a crisp May evening in 1952, London’s Eastcastle Street transformed from a quiet, nondescript lane into the site of…

2 years ago

London’s 10 most famous gangsters

London’s criminal underworld has had its share of infamous figures over the years, with some becoming almost legendary for their…

2 years ago

The Sabini Gang & Peaky Blinders

The true story behind the Sabini Gang, the London based Italian mobsters that feature in the TV series Peaky Blinders.

2 years ago

The Highwaymen of Blackheath

Picture this: It’s the 18th century, and London is a bustling metropolis, but venture just a little way out of…

2 years ago

The Locations of the Jack the Ripper murders

Jack the Ripper is London's most infamous serial killer. Jack the Ripper spread a rein of terror through London's East…

3 years ago

Soho’s Sleazy History

In the heart of London, where the city's vibrant energy and seedy underbelly collide, lies Soho. This compact, bustling district…

3 years ago

London’s Scariest Tourist Attractions

London is one often greatest cities to live and visit but with over 2000 years of history it has also…

5 years ago

The Highwayman of Wimbledon Common

On the edge of Wimbledon Common where the Kingston Road passes, are some trees on the side of a small…

6 years ago

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