The Kray's Grave - Chingford Cemetery

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Thank you for watching. Ronald "Ronnie" Kray (24 October 1933 – 17 March 1995) and Reginald "Reggie" Kray (24 October 1933 – 1 October 2000), identical twin brothers, were the foremost perpetrators of organised crime in the East End of London, England from the late 1950s to 1967. With their gang, known as the Firm, the Krays were involved in murder, armed robbery, arson, protection rackets and assaults.

In the 1960s, as West End nightclub owners, the Kray twins mixed with politicians and prominent entertainers such as Diana Dors, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. They became celebrities themselves, were photographed by David Bailey and interviewed on television.

The Krays were arrested on 8 May 1968 and convicted in 1969 as a result of the efforts of detectives led by Detective Superintendent Leonard "Nipper" Read. Each was sentenced to life imprisonment. Ronnie was committed to Broadmoor Hospital in 1979 and remained there until his death on 17 March 1995 from a heart attack; Reggie was released from prison on compassionate grounds in August 2000, five weeks before he died of bladder cancer.
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Some of the information used in this video is citied from Wikipedia
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Just goes to prove, no matter how big you are, how powerful you are, how much money you is your ultimate destiny

kevinburns
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I've watched almost all of your videos but have only just seen this one and it is so special to me. My first husband is buried here just along that road that runs from the Krays graves to the gate. He was only 32 when he died. I go there when I can as I'm 300 miles away. Lovely peaceful place. Thank you for this one.

ChristineRead-ckuq
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As usual, a very respectable short film from a presenter who has a genuine interest in this subject without being over-dramatic or ghoulish.
Excellent work!

alanfrehley
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I looked after a lady who stood up to the Krays, she was landlady of a pub on the Isle of Dogs, she stood 4'10" at the most, they came in to offer protection, she kicked them out, her kids had to be escorted to/from school by the police. I really admired her she never backed down from them x

McBesty-wbcm
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It looks allot better than I remember. As a kid in the 80's my bedroom window looked directly over this place and it scared the essence out of me, it used to be overgrown with shrubs and wonky headstones covered in ivy (scarier in fog). I used to close my eyes while drawing the curtains before dusk just so I wouldn't accidentally see a ghoul or ghost. Pub chucking out time was the worst, people would use it as a shortcut and because they'd had a skinful they would be noisy, and to the imagination of a kid laying in bed those noises were monsters.

TheNeville
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As a little girl on occasions a man would pull up on my road all suited up in a Jaguar car ask me to keep an eye on it whilst he popped off down the road which I would do on his return on finding me still sat on the wall he would give me a pound note this became a regular occurrence over a period of time the man would call me ‘Little Blondie’ I had very long blonde hair that I could sit on
my parents by this time were thinking who is this man every time I came into the house with a pound note a lot of money to a little kid back in the early 80s...so the next time my parents were waiting on his arrival on seeing my parents the man walks over to them introduces himself “Is this your little girl....your bringing her up lovely hope you don’t mind but she keeps an eye on my car I give her £1 for the trouble..make sure you look after her my name is Charlie Kray pleased to meet you” my parents faces were a picture....! with that Charlie goes off, my mum pulls me into the house telling me he is a gangster....to which me being little I say” no he’s not he’s my friend Charlie ‘....now as an adult knowing the Kray history - Me & my parents still laugh about my friend Charlie whose car I would keep an eye on...I look on it fondly as Charlie Kray came across as charming & as a gentleman always very nice to me

shelleycheeseman
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It's kind of shocking how normal Charlie, Reggie and Ronnie's graves are. Even their Mum's grave is normal. And it's widely known that the Kray boys ADORED their Mother. Frances's grave is more impressive, that poor girl went through so much. I hope her spirit is at peace now.

rosierennie
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Our beautiful baby girl is buried in this cemetery 🌈💔. We often drive by the krays graves.

scratchy
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My great grandmother is also buried in the same cemetery. She died in 1934, sadly she was buried in a paupers grave.

sarahbizzell
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Years ago when I was a kid, I went to Chingford Cemetery, as my Auntie died when she was just 4yrs old, and we went to put flowers down. I remember my Nan pointing out Violet and Francis' graves, was exactly how I remember them when you just showed them. Years later, I managed a charity shop, where one of the old ladies who volunteered used to tell me about how the Krays always treated the women likes Queens, and they never had to touch their purse when out with them, she went out with them a lot. The volunteer used to go to a gardening all reckoned she was digging a tunnel up the road to xx

MsDawnnee
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Thank you Paul for your interesting information. Remember about the Krays from years ago x ❤️

fredaredfern
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Thank you, I've just come across your channel and it's very informative. Well put together and respectful.

suzielynne
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We have 4 family graves in Chingford cemetery. I often wonder how did the Krays managed to get buried there as none apart from Charlie lived in the borough they all lived in Bethnal Green.
I remember one of the twins funeral when they were driven down Bethnal Green road they whole area came to a standstill we had a shop in Bethnal Green road we were a few shops away from the Marquis of Cornwallis pub, I remember Mad Frankie Frazer opening our shop door and saying "Hello" I nearly passed out with shock they were having a wake in the pub.
Yes they were gangsters, but I remember talking to a elderly lady who lived in Vallance road during the 60's she said she always felt safe with the "boys" about. (1995).

celtickhan
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It's possible that Francis had such a large headstone and surround, simply because years ago it was allowed. Nowadays most cemetarys/churchyards prefer the more simpler style. It varies from place to place. Thank you for this video Paul, x

Glamrockqueen
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Poor Frances, she deserves better than to be surrounded by that lot for all eternity

alison__
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Many years ago l working as a Housing Benefit officer in Bristol, and was lucky enough to work along side a lady - who was very good at her job, but also had wonderfull, vivid memories of growing up in London as a child. Her parents had a public house in the East End at the same time as Reg and Ron had their 'buisnesses' etc. Her father died leaving her mother running the pub. Reg and Ron came into the pub to offer sympathies and asked her if ever she needed any kind of 'help' or the like just to let them know. Her mother was very gracious and excepted their sympathies, and declined there offer, which they in turn excepted. My work colleague at the time remembers thinking they were old fashioned gentlemen, with kind manners and left the pub graciously and didn't return again.
So, there we go...and also l now am a post lady in Bristol and and like chat with my customers. A guy was a professional photographer.. freelance and for the big nationals. He taken alot of celebrities including the last ever photo of Reggie Kray when he had been released from prison, then from hospital and taken to a hotel in Norwich. And l politely asked the chap for a copy, which l have ... In a frame... On the lounge wall. So, yes being a chatty, friendly postie has its benefits. ☺️

carolinelee
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Just come across your channel.. I think you do a great job and I find the celebrity graves and the informed commentary you give, very interesting as I’m sure many others do… well done… Steve 👍

steve
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I have quite a few relatives including my father buried at the Chingford cemetery! I live local to it and pass the Krays grave often. Very interesting to see your channel and have now watched a few of your visits 👍🏻

philipbunker
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My best friend was the family vicar in the 1960s. He also has passed now with prostate cancer. Thanks for the video.

davidclark
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I was visiting the krays graves, when we was leaving, the funeral of the 8 octuplets babies were being laid to rest. 8 adults each held a tiny white coffin, was heartbreaking to see.

jillharding