Category: London Crime
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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 did. Born on October 4, 1943, in Fulham, London, Bindon rose to fame as an actor. However, his off-screen life, rife with tales of high society liaisons, alleged criminal connections, and even heroic acts, made…
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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 he called home.
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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 one of the largest unsolved heists in British history. This was no ordinary caper, but a lightning-quick, military-style ambush that left authorities baffled and the public in awe. The Eastcastle Street Robbery was meticulously planned,…
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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 bold crimes, unique personalities, and colorful reputations. Here’s a look at some of London’s most famous gangsters: 1. The Kray Twins (Ronnie and Reggie Kray) The Kray Twins are perhaps the most notorious figures in London’s…
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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.
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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 the city, and you’d find yourself in the dark, misty expanse of Blackheath—a desolate stretch of land with windswept hills and the occasional inn, all perfect for a lurking danger. This eerie setting was the playground…
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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 End in Victorian London between 1888 and 1891. His victims were mostly prostitutes, who had their throats slashed and their bodies mutilated.Although many books have been written on him, nobody knows his true identity. All…
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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 has long been a hotbed of creativity, rebellion, and, yes, sleaze. Soho’s history is a kaleidoscope of illicit affairs, underground clubs, and characters as colourful as the neon lights that have adorned its streets for…
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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 born witness to a lot of horror.If you like your tourist attractions to be scary then here are our favourites. The London Dungeon The London Dungeon is London’s scariest tourist attraction. At the London Dungeon…
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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 rise of ground. This part of the common is called Jerry’s Hill and is named after the 18th-century highwayman called Jerry Abershawe, who frequented those parts and held up carriages on their way between Kingston…
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The 1971 Baker Street Robbery
The Baker Street Robbery, was an audacious bank robbery which occurred on, or to be more accurate, below Baker Street in the autumn of 1971. No weapons were brandished, nor were any alarms triggered. Yet the gang who committed the heist managed to make off with an absolute fortune. The valuables stolen were estimated to…
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Sherlock Holmes Museum
With the BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, the Hollywood Blockbusters with Robert Downey as Sherlock and the American series that moves Sherlock to New York and has Lucy Liu as a female Dr Watson, Sherlock Holmes has never been so popular, so why not visit his original home? Sherlock Holmes, the worlds…