The Real Peaky Blinders: Billy Kimber, the Birmingham Gang and the Racecourse Wars of the 1920s by Carl Chinn (Paperback, 2014)

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Stylish and dark, the BBC series the 'Peaky Blinders' is set in the backstreets of Birmingham after the First World War and tells of the rise to power of Thomas Shelby and his criminal gang. Yet the real stories behind these fictional characters are just as dramatic, bloody and compelling as the TV series. Thomas Shelby's arch enemy Billy Kimber was in real life a Brummie from Summer Lane. He was a feared fighter with an astute mind and magnetic personality which earned him the leadership of the Birmingham Gang that dominated the highly profitable protection rackets of the racecourses of England. The members of this gang had once been 'sloggers' or 'peaky blinders' and their rise to supremacy was attributable to their viciousness and to Kimber's shrewd alliances with other gangs. But they soon incurred the envy of the Sabini Gang of London who fought violently to oust Kimber and his men and take over their rackets. The Birmingham Gang battled back fiercely in the infamous and blood-stained racecourse wars of the 1920s. This Birmingham Gang led by Billy Kimber were the Real Peaky Blinders and this is their story.

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PublisherBrewin Books
ISBN-101858585309
ISBN-139781858585307
eBay Product ID (ePID)209449129

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Book TitleThe Real Peaky Blinders: Billy Kimber, the Birmingham Gang and the Racecourse Wars of the 1920s
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicTrue Crime, Fiction Related Items
GenreTrue Crime
AuthorCarl Chinn
FormatPaperback

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Item Height240 mm
Item Width170 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorCarl Chinn

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  • PEAKY BLINDERS by Carl Chinn .An in the know Birmingham, Historian. A good read for Peaky Fans.

    Received this Excellent book, Peaky Blinders. I already have an original Copy witch is thumbed to death. Due to the fact it My Great Grandfather & his Brothers, Are mentioned, In particular the Racecourse wars. I was also in'touch With the Author Carl Chinn & Sent him photos for a new book .Peaky Blinders , the true story. Both Excellent books for those who loved the TV series.

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  • Interesting history

    Well written and beautifully illustrated with photographs, by the great social historian Carl Chinn. Having said that I bought it as a gift and read what I could without damaging the spine. Will try and borrow back because I certainly want to read it thoroughly.

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  • Excellent

    I have not had a chance to read it as of yet but being about the Peaky blinders it will be a very good read and especially as I grew up and used to drink in this area I am looking forward to reading it when I get time.

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  • Peaky Blinders, book about the real life people the tv series is based on.

    It's a very interesting read about the real Birmingham, as televised in the Peaky Blinders series with lots more information about things that went on.

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  • Book

    Brilliant book great value for money

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  • Pesky blinders

    Brilliant book bought has Xmas present for my dad he loves it. Many thanks

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  • Peaky blinders

    it tells you everything about the peaky blinders it’s amazing book to read iam a massive fan

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  • Books

    Very happy with my books. Got them to take on holiday.

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  • Very interesting read.

    A good clean book!

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  • Enlightened

    A very enlightening and enjoyable book. An insight into Birmingham mythology.

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