The Kray Twins' Family: Loyalty, Crime, and Infamy

[@MichelleMybelle61]

They went to school with my father in-law and his siblings..they would tell us tales of the Krays..one story when they were teenagers ..Ron had been thrown out of the Saturday matinee,he returned with a bike chain,used against the manager.. Another tale Reg would sing Maggie outside aunt Margarets bedroom window.. they were young at the time ..The best tale Mrs Kray gave my mother in law her twin pram..as she was expecting twins ..my husband survived,sadly his twin Maureen didnt.. Shame they didn't hang onto the pram ..wonder what happened to it??

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

This is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for this!!!! What an amazing story - my father in-law is from the East End - he boxed at the Repton boxing club at the same time as Ronnie and Reggie but he was born in 1931 - oh the pram story! I wonder what happened to it too!!! I’m so sorry to hear your husband’s twin didn’t make it - I know from the stories my father-in-law tells that it was a really tough time growing up back then! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MichelleMybelle61]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre ❤️❤️❤️

[@dianebeckett7494]

@@MichelleMybelle61 How interesting ..i was born a twin in 1958 and I remember our Silver Cross twin pram ..huge ungainly black thing it was ..the Rolls Royce of prams...dont make them like that anymore 😁

[@MichelleMybelle61]

@@dianebeckett7494 I had a navy and white silver cross ..born 1961.. then nan got me a green and white dolls silver cross.. absolutely the Rolls Royce of prams ..I got an all over navy one,with the sun canopy,when I had my son in 78, it did all my older four 35,38,42,44, nan did buy me a silver cross fold up pushchair because I had my daughter now 35..after three sons she was spoilt....I passed all onto my sister as I never thought I'd have another baby..What a suprise at 40 another daughter,she's 21..try as I might I couldn't find another Silver Cross local..my grandchildren 16,18,23 all had buggys..

[@dianebeckett7494]

@@MichelleMybelle61 Fascinating...yes they were great quality prams .. everything that was built then was made to last ... probably collectors items now 🙋😊

[@gerryd7027]

I'm under no illusion that the Krays were vicious criminals, but I have always had a level of respect for their story. London is full of Gangs and idiots with knives mugging people. I genuinely think that if the Krays were around today things wouldn't be as bad as they demanded a level of respect from everyone in their Manor as they would say. For all their faults they had hearts and as you said did give to charity's. I would never condone how they had lived but if people in 2023 are still talking about them then that in itself shows levels of respect. Amazing video shar, knocked this one out the park. 😎❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Gerry! I’m absolutely fascinated by the whole era - the regular people, the gangs, clothes, cars, politics - I could go on forever about it 🤭 I’m interested in the truth behind the gloss - because the truth is even more amazing! Also I remember London at that time myself although I was a child I was old enough to remember it clearly and I love listening to all the stories my older family members tell - just love hearing about it all from people that were there! Thank you for your comment and for watching! ❤️🌹

[@peterbadman6668]

Another superb narrative video well researched !

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Peter! ❤️❤️❤️

[@scratchy1704]

Great video.Our baby daughter is buried in that cemetery on top of the hill.She was stillborn 32 years ago.We often drive round to see the krays graves.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss ❤️ It’s a lovely resting place - with such a good atmosphere - people were out strolling on the Sunday we visited, walking their dogs etc as well as attending to graves - there are some spectacular old monuments too - I also noticed the war graves behind the Krays each had a red rose - I thought they were silk at first but on closer inspection I saw they were real 🌹

[@pamelapayne4701]

back in the 60's my late father was a health inspector in what is now tower hamlets. he'd often get calls to sort out problems for the residents and he had a soft spot for " little old ladies " ( an east end boy himself he equated them to his own mum and treated them as such ) one day he got called on to sort something that was distressing this lady- he got the problem sorted in a day or so,, after months of nothing happening- dad was like that he didn't know her but just as he did for others he got the job done. a bit later he was told her sons very much appreciated the help he gave to there mum. after that dad never had a problem with cars being nicked or damaged, people trying it on, even making sure his house was sare,,, yup charlie and the twins geld a lot of sway. the best bit, they thought dad had pulled strings for their mum because of them,lol, he did exactly the same for others the boys didn't know that !

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh my goodness THANK YOU SO MUCH! I truly love these first hand stories - this is brilliant! Thank you for sharing! I love that he got the red carpet treatment 🤭 for just doing what he normally did anyway! The funny thing about the Krays was that without a doubt they loved their Mum - and yet they put her under more stress than could be imagined! They didn’t quite think things through 🤭 thank you again!!! Xx

[@janetcw9808]

You're dad was a lovely person ☺️

[@mick62mick]

The Krays story continues to be fascinating and your video is, as per your other videos, highly informative and entertaining.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes fascinates me too!!! Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnpercy7645]

You are a wonderful biographer. Eloquent, articulate and easy to understand. Also the best historical information gathering. Top marks !!

[@FTM211]

There’s going to be plenty to tell in this story! Looking fwd to hearing it unfold. It’s so interesting too to hear the anecdotes in the replies from people whose lives and families have been touched by the Kray family. Great stuff. Thanks so much for all your efforts 🤗

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Hi Deb! To much to tell to be honest 🤣 I think there will be a series on the way 🤣🤭 I absolutely love the first hand stories - they are actually the best! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@lizstevenson7801]

I grew up in London in the 60's and even though the Krays were bad and did some awful things they kept the streets of London safe for us young girls and showed total respect, his Mum was lovely just like all the London Mums at that time. Thank you 💕🇦🇺

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s exactly the thing! I’ve heard so many people say that who were living there during those times - you hear a lot of negative things but a lot of positive too - it’s difficult to know what to make of the situation but it’s endlessly fascinating! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching xxx

[@mrs.m.pennycuick7876]

Nasty b......s!

[@KevinGonzales-zv9xb]

They didn't show much respect for Frances Shea, what are you talking about?

[@jamesmcbride6304]

I have a friend in chingford that i visit two or three times a year, after looking into Francis background i always put red roses on her grave, its a really heartbreaking story only 23 years old when she died and what a beauty, i will look forward to your video on her. Jim x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Jim, so do I! Well they’ve moved from Chingford now but they lived there for absolutely years and my friend watched each of the Kray funeral cortages go past - I believe they were quite a sight! The story of Frances is incredibly sad ❤️ absolutely heartbreaking for her and her family xxx

[@AllanNeaves-qn3zr]

Was but a wee lad in the 60's,and only got to know about "The Krays" later on. My late, elder sister,was 18yrs old in 1964.and was part of the swinging London scene 😊 ❤ The Krays were of their time,life was changing from post war black'n'white😢 to the future of technicolor 😅😊❤ Why is it we remember with almost fondness the Krays, Dick Turpin, Robin Hood the naughty boys. I don't have a clue 😢 Thanks for the brief peek behind the door,to the past.Sure there is More to show&tell❤❤xx😊Allan&Family

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Hello Allan! Let's be honest - as bad as they were they were also interesting - although we wouldn't have wanted to cross paths with all those characters you mention - it's fascinating to have an insight into their lives - I've heard various things about peoples attitudes to the Krays at the time - from being absolutely awful - to actually feeling safer that they were around - I've heard both opinions first hand from people that were there at the time - living in the East End - so you can't pin them down to one thing or the other - which makes them more fascinating! I think your sister sounds wonderful and would have been someone I would have liked to have met and chatted with! Hope you are having a wonderful week! xx

[@Jkk55]

That was very interesting you always have a lot of information to share I very much appreciate your channel excellent! 👏👏💜

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment - and thank you for watching! xx

[@doonewatts7155]

Really good to learn about the personal background of the whole Kray family. I don't know exactly when it was (early 60's?) but Ronnie was sectioned in Long Grove hospital, Epsom. Reggie came to visit him, wearing a coat over his suit. Ronnie was wearing the exact same suit and when visiting time was over he put on his brother's coat and made his escape. The lead nurse was furious and locked Reggie in a padded cell until the police arrived hours later

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes!!! I remember reading about that event! I think the whole time was fascinating - just love the history of London in the 60s! ❤️

[@Georgie1965]

Came across your channel yesterday and I'm hooked. It's very interesting and really appreciate your knowledge on each person, learning something new about them. Thankyou 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! You’ve made my day ❤️🌹 so pleased you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for watching xx

[@susanelia1130]

Well you did it again another great video

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate you watching xxxx

[@avengernemesis7990]

A family of thugs... Thankfully all gone. Thank you for this video. Australia ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for watching! Xx

[@deanplant1500]

Just goes to show council culture because little blonde would have lost everything

[@jamienelly1290]

What fab time in London in the 60’s I’ve met people who met or lived near the krays, hope ur well keep the videos coming ur fab xx

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I’m good thank you! Hope you are too ❤️ yes 60s London fascinates me and I have to own up to actually be there 🤭 and I can remember the vibe from a child’s point of view (of course lol) the Krays have always interested me - my parents in law are/were East Enders - my father in-law boxed at the same club as the Krays at the same time! He didn’t know them personally but was aware of them! ❤️ thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamienelly1290]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre that’s amazing I was born in the early 70’s my parents used to live in east London, thank you so much for ur insight keep up the good work, I am working all weekend unfortunately lol 😂 very busy xx 💋

[@timwebb8780]

Grew up in battersea in the sixties great days .battersea Park funfair lots of wonderful memories. You've done it again superb . Can't wait for your next one.....

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My grandparents lived in Wandsworth ❤️ my granddad worked in Battersea - I remember the park well! Thank you so much - and thank you for watching! 🌹

[@freedomforpeopletruelies6]

Lovely video. The Krays film is one of my favourites.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Mine too!!!! Thoroughly enjoy the Kemps and Tom Harry’s portrayals! ❤️

[@michaelwood9389]

Another brilliant video and commentary, always look forward to the next.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much!!!! I’m currently on a Christmas jolly 🤭 but I’ve got a brilliant line up of the very best people for the New Year! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@mags5761]

Another fascinating and enlightening documentary 🙏🏻 I knew people who ‘knew’ the Crays but you never really knew if they really did - ask any London taxi driver a few years ago and they would tell stories! They all said the same thing though, that they were respectable gangsters and would only pick on their own. I guess this would give normal hard-working Londoners peace of mind when it came to safety on the streets, a thing that has long gone now, so there might be something in it… one can hope. Thanks again and I will continue through your journey of enchanting documentaries as a wiser and more enlightened fan 🌷X

[@djpriddin6211]

Thank you for the upload. Very interesting

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shaunlowthians7145]

Wonderful vide, as always. Many thanks.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you Shaun! Much appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️

[@wendysvanadventures2659]

absolutely fascinating - Look forward to the next one too

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much ❤️🌹🥰😘

[@Chris-cp7ys]

Another really great video, like you I also love 60s social history especially London. I’ve read a lot about the Krays although definitely not two to get on the wrong side. I’m originally from Ipswich so know Hadleigh in Suffolk very well. There was something in the Ipswich Star the other day about the mansion the kray’s bought in 1967 which is currently up for sale. Look forward to your next video.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! And thank you for that information about the mansion the Krays owned - I didn’t know it was currently for sale! I’d I’ve to read up about that - I will check it out!!! ❤️

[@keithireland6627]

Superb thankyou🍀🍀🍀

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure Keith! Xx

[@tezrh]

Excellent piece. Thanks

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you! And thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@francescajohnston1470]

Absolutely loved this video thank u always been fascinated by the kray family new subscriber 💜

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching and subscribing! I’ve always been the same too - totally fascinated by the Krays and 60s London! 😎😎❤️

[@keithmiller322]

As always, very interesting, thank you.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@StephenJohnson-hl4kz]

As criminal, the Krays has more respect than todays criminals.

[@groovygregsmith]

'They only hurt their own' is what mum used to say, mind she's from SE9 (Richardson's territory, Mad Frankie et al)

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It's interesting how different areas had their own notorious figures back in the day. The Krays and the Richardsons definitely left their mark on London's history, each with their own reputations and territories. Your mum's perspective was the same as Diana Dors! Also, as a Londoner myself I heard that many times too! Thank you so much for watching!!!! xxxx

[@stigg333]

Great video, well done.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@adribroekhuizen8775]

A friend opened a gambling casino, and a guy in a suit came up to him and warned him off in no uncertain terms. Then a mutual friend came over and he asked who the guy threatening him in the suit was, and he said "That's one of the Kray twins, and they don't like competition" so my friend moved on to a bigger and better business...

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Success is the sweetest and best revenge - I’m glad it didn’t put your friend off and that they did much better after moving on! ❤️

[@toocoolforbanshee618]

Awesome I loved it 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! xx

[@nellynennen5003]

Thank you for this

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! ❤️

[@LeeJohn70]

Great video 👍🏻😁 I wonder what would have become of the twins if they stayed in the country🤔

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much!!! I’ve also wondered that!!! And I think it might have been different if Ron had had better medical treatment - and who knows - if Frances hadn’t of died possibly Reg wouldn’t have done what he did either - it is interesting to contemplate how things would have been had they not committed those two crimes in particular - as the other crimes attributed to them couldn’t be pinned on them at the time. Fascinating to ponder! 🤭

[@LeeJohn70]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I think I have been watching too much It's a Wonderful Life 👍🏻😁🎁🎄

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣❤️ I love that!

[@LeeJohn70]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre The old ones are the best👍🏻😁🎁🎄 My personal favourite is The Bishops Wife film, many people sadly forget the true meaning of Christmas 👍🏻👍🏻😁🎁🎄

[@FTM211]

@@LeeJohn70 I love The Bishop’s Wife! (And It’s A Wonderful Life, of course!)

[@dsaword2622]

Very good vid very informative thank you

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@pdunne86]

Thank you loved it

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! ❤️🌹

[@thebohemian.]

Matt Monro’s parents and grandparents are also buried here.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I don’t know that! Thank you ❤️

[@thebohemian.]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I doubt anyone would, apart from Matt Jnr and Michelle Monro! I only found out through a chap I used to work with. Here goes…. His partner is a daughter of a second cousin of Matt’s. He found out whilst looking at her family ancestry. The name Parsons and the area of Shoreditch sent alarm bells ringing.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ah right! It’s a huge cemetery - there’s a lovely monument to the armed services with amazing carved trees for seating around it - very pretty! Matt Monro was one of my mother-in-laws favourite singers - she was from the East End too 🌹

[@annsuttie6990]

Apparently my ex Mother in Law was engaged to Matt Monroe.

[@BillyAlabama]

Superb!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you! ❤️

[@bleakyfinder2692]

That cemetery really really requires immediate attention, it is a complete mess.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It’s a mixture of very old and new - it’s really pretty in parts - but obviously many of the older graves are no longer attended to ❤️

[@scratchy1704]

It's not all like that.Theres old parts and newer but yes it could do with being seen to where the old part is.

[@nickbeard1718]

Awesome vid as usual ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mikeyates7931]

We are all born and then we die , At times we laugh and at times we cry . We do some good and we do some wrong , But in the end life is always a sad sad song

[@garryleeks4848]

Love anything to do with 60s London, my grandad moved with my mum from south London in the early 60s too Essex, I heard the Richardson family were more notorious

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes it was a fascinating era! I was born in Chelsea and my mums family were from South London too - although I’ve never really looked into the Richardsons - apart from the connection to the Krays who I’ve studied for years! ❤️

[@garryleeks4848]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre like the krays, 2 brothers Charlie and Eddie, they run a scrap yard , Luke goss played Charlie in a film biopic, they were notorious 😬😬

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I need to learn more! You’ve set me off now 🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@garryleeks4848]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre haha , really interesting though 👍

[@tinarennett9041]

They used to come into the electronic store my Dad managed and on occasion bought a fridge and other appliances and stuff. They came in one day when I was helping out selling records Dad sent me out to get sandwiches for the staff I think everybody in the neighborhood must have known them.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh my goodness! I love this - thank you - it’s so brilliant to have first hand accounts and memories from people who were there! My father-in-law boxed at the Repton boxing club at the same time as they did - but he didn’t ‘know them’ know them 🤭 I find it so interesting! ❤️

[@seansabhaois]

Wow! I didn't expect this 👍🙂 Ronnie and Reggie Kray, seemed to be a British equivalent of 'Wise Guys, Goodfellas or Mobsters.' They certainly cut an intimidating look in their nice suits and skinny ties, usually scowling at the camera. They wouldn't have looked out of place running a casino on the 'Strip in Las Vegas.' Giving the local hoodlums a run for their money. Bringing in the punters and roughing up the card counters in a back alley. 'The Portcullis' a British themed casino, Shirley Bassey doing a residency. Jokes aside, they were criminals, who did all kinds of really brutal things and despite these, the long arm of the so called law, took ages to finally put a stop to their rackets. Friends in high places? You bet. Rubbing shoulders with the movers & shakers of the day. Of course. I wouldn't have liked to have been on the receiving end of their malice and violence but at least they at the end of the day, were honest crooks. Feared by most but a grudging respect from probably, a naive local community, who just saw a couple of local lads, make good & lots of money, playing the system at its own game. They loved their Mum and were kind to children😵‍💫 Death is unfortunately, even for the Krays and their wild ways, the great leveller. I'd like to be the Krays for just one day. Kissing all the girls & shooting all the bad guys... 😉😐🤔🤜🤛

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

This has made me laugh so much Sean! 🤣🤣🤣 thank you!!!! Yes they were certainly interesting times! I have family who lived in the East End at the same time as the Krays - my father-in-law who was born at the end of 1931 went to the same boxing club - actually much much earlier my husband’s grandparents lived in the house that the Krays would later hide in while on the run from the police! I hastened to add they were no longer living there by that stage 🤭 I just find it all so very interesting! Thank you for your comment and for watching the video ❤️🌹

[@seansabhaois]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre 👍🙂 Thank you. I came across this quote, attributed to the Kray twins: Visiting foreign gangster: "I just love London - it's so wonderfully dirty. And The Beatles - I adore The Beatles. You know The Beatles?" Reggie Kray: "No" Ronald Kray: "I believe they know us..."

[@billy4072]

Good job . 👌

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@MavAuto-Pete]

I had the pleasure of looking after Reggie when I started my nursing back in 2000. A nice guy, obviously I know what they have done but i thought he was very polite and got to know people around him again. To say he rose... mmm yes he did.... Big lads were around him at least 2/3 at any one time... 6 1/2ft and built like a bear.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s so interesting thank you! I have read his books and listened to his interviews - including the one before he passed away and also read many books written by people who knew him - I find the whole time and the culture so fascinating!

[@tardistime6857]

My dad said to be when growing up in London in the 60s you were told don’t f with the Kray twins or the Richardson gang

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I can imagine! Xx

[@andyb.1026]

The Krays were no Threat to ordinary citizens, the only people they roughed up were fellow gangsters.. Having an affair with an MP was a daft idea & marked them, Don't mess with the Establishment, the Biggest Gangsters of all.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I think they mixed with certain members of the Royal family too! Very interesting lives and times! Thank you for watching xx

[@andyb.1026]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre yes ,, the royal slapper M

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Nope - they actually went to the same club as Prince Phillip and Stephen Ward

[@janetcw9808]

I'd love to read all of the other stones there, what a shame that they are so neglected , same everywhere but. NOT having a pop at you but personally I won't be putting flowers on their graves.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes I enjoy walking around reading the headstones - it's fascinating to learn about other peoples lives - it's a huge cemetery and I think they're on the older side. Some of the graves go back to the late 1800s - As for the flowers - I'd never go to a grave without taking flowers - I'm not condoning things they've done but I wouldn't have felt right - not being me if that makes sense - I took flowers to Ruth Ellis too and Derek Bentley xx

[@herby4215]

The film came out about the family kray as Legend some years

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It did! ❤️

[@herby4215]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre the film came out even in Italy in the cinema

[@darrenfry4695]

Didn't the old man in that picture look like reg, .

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Charlie Snr? He certainly did!!! Xxxx

[@lesliegee3621]

Thankyou .

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! ❤️ hope all is good with you xxxx

[@lesliegee3621]

@Beautiful Bad and Bizarre yes all good .a little chilly today .pottering about in garage .Men things 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ooooh sexist lol .no running up a portable Generator lol .x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Haha!!! I’m not sure what it’s like outside today - I’m still on the ☕️☕️☕️ coffee 🤭 I’m not going to lie - I avoid going into the garage at all costs!

[@lesliegee3621]

@Beautiful Bad and Bizarre 🤣🤣 haha better keeping cosy indoors with a lovely coffee .that's what I am doing right now ..have a wonderful day x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree! Last week and the week before were horrendous so I’m hoping this one will be a calm chill out one - fingers crossed 🤞🏼have a lovely day! Xx

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

Fascinating! My late mom grew up in Brownsville,a rough area of Brooklyn,NY which was the American equivalent of London's East End. She grew up around alot of guys like the Krays but u had to develop a tough demeanor or the other kids would gang up on u. My grandfather,who also grew up in East New York, was a prizefighter before he became an Electrician( who would sometimes do home electrical work for several mob families after one mobster put in a good word about his skills) Anyway,I recall a movie about The Kray Bros & would like to watch it. I really like the amount of research u put into your videos. Keep up the great work!👍

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! I think possibly you’re thinking of Legend with Tom Hardy? My father-in-law boxed at the same club as the arrays - he didn’t know them but remembered them! His stories of life in the East End back then is truly fascinating x I’ve been to NYC and seen the Brooklyn Bridge - been to New Jersey too but not actually been to Brooklyn - would live to visit! Xx

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I was in Brooklyn several years ago. I stayed at an Airbnb in The Bedford Stuyvesant area ( which is a bit dodgy) However,they are slowly gentrifying it which isn't good for the long time residents of an area. I'm much more familiar w/Manhattan. My parents lived there in the 1950's,right near Times Square,which was alot different back then. They were both aspiring actors & while my mom basically left Show Biz due to stage fright & raising my brother & I,my dad stayed in it & worked on quite a few TV shows & movies; smaller roles but it's not an easy business. He also did stage acting & he was terrific since u don't have to "tone down" your performance for stage & my dad was great at playing character parts; the wackier the better🙂. I have something cooking on the stove so TBC!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s so interesting thank you! I absolutely love NYC - I’ve stayed at the Fitzpatrick hotel each time I’ve been - close to NY Grand Central Station - gorgeous architecture! I totally get stage fright! I’ve experienced it myself and that was only at school and uni 🤭 xxxx

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I'm not familiar w/that hotel but NYC has so many! My parents were married at the Hotel New Yorker in 1957. I took a hop on-hop off bus tour & the tour guide said it was going to be converted into office space. My dad loved performing & I did too but I dislike "The Business" so just did local stage work( though I did work as a movie extra as a kid) My brother was a child actor ( he was the movie "War Games" he's the little blondish boy at the beginning who's playing a video game ) & TV commercials & modeling for newspaper adverts for local dept stores. Yep,we were a real "Show Biz" family!

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I haven't seen "Legend" but I'll try & check it out; It's a brutal sport but I love a good Boxing movie!👍 That's really interesting about your father in law; it seems Boxing & Organized Crime are close cousins. Brooklyn has its v.posh areas & dodgy ones awa alot of history since the Revolutionary War was fought there. I can find my way around Manhattan pretty well but I kept getting lost in Brooklyn; I guess bcuz I wasn't familiar w/the area & the streets aren't arranged in a grid pattern. Still,glad I went there!👍

[@paulwestcott2579]

This woman is superb. Always interesting and worth a listen if you cope with her girlie voice.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you - I think 😬

[@davidfelix2594]

What do you mean by girlie voice? Would you prefer she talks like a man?

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you!!! 🤭🤭🤭

[@chucky2316]

A shoot out is a shoot out

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣🌹

[@jamescampbell6737]

Good to hear the krays looked after the victims of bullies,,reminds me of couple guys I once knew,,ye,it worked,,bullies backed off,,,I'll state there was good and bad in the krays,but again they would meet bad people,,they decided to show them all how to be such,,same ole story concerning many who went off straight and narrow,,The two guys they murdered as they say,well,both wrote own death warrants,,Jack the hat nasty piece of work,,ye,he pushed a woman out of his car travelling at 30mph,,,left her with life long injuries,,as fr cornel in blind beggers pub,,well,another nasty piece of work,,I see it if krays hadn't eliminated them some other guys would of further down road,gangsters everywhere at time ,for some strange reason the krays were liked even by celebrities who visited their nightclub the two rs,photographs of celebs proves it so not hearsay,,ye,the downfall was the two assassinations I'll call them,,I rest,jcvw

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They were certainly complex and it was a very different time and environment! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching - apologies for how long it’s taken me to respond - I’d lost track! ❤️

[@ianofliverpool7701]

I`ve never liked gangsters, I have better heroes.

[@sophierhodes3]

They likely wouldn’t like you either

[@ianofliverpool7701]

@@sophierhodes3 Stop you'll make me cry.

[@elenadascalu9484]

❤

[@darrendarcy328]

I'm guessing your the beautiful in the channels name❤️

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣 no - I think Diana Dors takes that title hands down! 🤭

[@darrendarcy328]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre you definitely give her a run for her money😉👍

[@clairebunt5887]

I thought reg died in prison 🤔

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

No - he was released shortly before he passed away x

[@peterm1826]

They adored their mother. Was their father a rag and bone man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They did! Xx

[@sheilabanks7240]

SORRY MY LOVE, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW YOU WOULD LAY FLOWERS ON GRAVES OF NOTORIOUS MURDEROUS GANGSTERS. FOLK WERE TERRIFIED OF THEM. ?

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Because I choose to - I don’t condone what they did - but that doesn’t mean I should be disrespectful when I visit a grave - I wouldn’t dream of visiting a grave without taking flowers

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! You’ve made my day! 😀❤️

[@rudeboy0132]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre well done. Massive respect to you x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@steve7956]

The only folk who were terrified were those in the same business! They had the greatest respect for women and children, and the respect was reciprocated..

[@imnotavingthat6813]

The Twins are long gone, but the Myths and Legends will live forever..

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I think you’re right - the fascination will always be there - it was such an interesting time in London x

[@steve7956]

Excellent 👍

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you Steve! ❤️

[@asa1973100]

I have two black pugs both twins and my neighbours have nicknamed them the krays ... I’ll leave it to your own imagination why

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I fully understand! ❤️🌹