Bernie Silver: The King of Soho Who Ruled London’s Vice Underworld
In the smoky underworld of post-war London, where neon lights flickered over rain-slicked pavements and the scent of danger hung […]
London Crime
London’s Burkers: The East End Bodysnatchers
In the shadowy alleys and gas-lit streets of 19th-century London’s East End, a grisly trade thrived—a macabre economy fueled by
Alfie Solomon: The Real-Life Jewish Gangster from Peaky Blinders
In Peaky Blinders, Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Alfie Solomons is one of the show’s most memorable performances. With his unpredictable temperament,
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
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.
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
Dark London, London Crime
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
Sherlock Holmes Museum
With the BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, the Hollywood Blockbusters with Robert Downey as Sherlock and the