Ronnie and Reggie Kray, better known as the Kray twins, remain perhaps the most infamous criminals in London’s rogue gallery of gangsters throughout history. During the 1960s, they ruled the streets of London’s rough-and-tumble East End.
Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray became celebrities of the 1960s London underworld – but their violent crimes put them in prison for decades.
While both Kray twins are now gone, their lives and crimes remain the subject of endless fascination. Books, documentaries and feature films have explored these two notorious figures.
Discover 35 intriguing facts about the notorious Kray Twins, London's infamous gangsters who ruled the underworld in the 1960s.
"Reggie Kray" was a gangster in 1960s London, twin brother to Ronnie Kray. Known to be the more level-headed and less volatile twin one of the two, Reggie married Frances Shea in 1965 and killed Jack McVitie in 1967 and subsequently spent 33 years in prison for the murder.
MSN: Kray twins’ gold cross they both wore on their deathbeds set to fetch £8k
A gold cross worn by both of the Kray twins on their deathbeds is set to fetch £8,000 at auction. The 9ct gold cross first belonged to Ronnie Kray who wore it most of his life ruling the London ...
Kray twins’ gold cross they both wore on their deathbeds set to fetch £8k
MSN: The little-known story of how the notorious Kray twins made a huge donation to the Aberfan appeal
When you think of the Kray twins, their notorious gangster reputation likely springs to mind before any philanthropic endeavours. Identical twins Ronnie and Reggie, along with their gang The Firm, ...