The Fascinating True Story That Inspired 'Peaky Blinders'

Who were the real Peaky Blinders? On the BBC show, boss Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) violently dominates the streets of Birmingham, England, while wearing tailored, fashionable clothes. And in reality, the gang members did wear a signature dressy look, complete with silk scarves, to class up their extralegal enterprise. But they also sewed razor blades in their caps to injure the faces of their rivals and victims, causing a crime wave that infuriated the police. The Peaky Blinders were one of many groups in Birmingham that resorted to their enterprises because of the city's industrialized poverty, but their tactics made them the most feared gang in all of Britain

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[CowgirlSamurai]

Quote of the day! "... an idiot in fancy clothing is still just an idiot."

[leewalker]

To be fair, bbc never put "based on true events" or "based on true story" on Peaky Blinders' covers so they are free to change history however they wish

[TheWifeRottenRomance]

You should do a video on serial killer Jack Unterweger. He was an Austrian murderer who wrote poetry, children’s stories, and books while imprisoned. Celebrities, writers, even Nobel winners petitioned for his release on the grounds that his articulate, educated writings proved he was rehabilitated. They secured his release after serving the minimum sentence, and Unterweger went on a tour, talking about his “successful” rehabilitation.

He was then discovered to be killing sex workers in several countries he visited, including the US. He stayed at the famous Cecil Hotel, which is another interesting connection.

[elperrodelautumo]

Peaky blinders deserve to have their own gta style video game

[belongtobill]

Seeing the photos from the actual show makes me so happy, and then Helen showed up and I started crying. This is one of my favourite videos of yours. Thank you for this!

[raeniedai]

Can we see one on the real gangs of New York?

[zeusathena]

This is my favorite show, & I'm glad you covered this. I knew what was true, & false already, but still enjoyed this!

[talldave]

I wish the show didn't end with Season 6. Fantastic writing, acting, plot, scenery, everything

[beemelonhead]

We need a parody sequel called "Stabby Cappys." 😆

[Henry-mssl]

My home city! Birmingham is still as rough as it was back then maybe worse now. I work in the city centre too and you see some mad stuff happening. Our city has had a lot of different gangs over the years, but the history behind these and the show is something which is hard not to be drawn to, thanks for the video

[GuppyCzar]

Someone recommended Peaky Blinders to us, and I'm so thankful they did! What a great show! Now when I'm suffering from Insomnia I have a show I can put on that has me sleeping like a baby within fifteen minutes.

[joy]

Thank you for this video! This is my favorite show right now!

[johanfehr]

" like Elton John going to work in a coal mine " had my tea flying on the screen. unexpectedly. best laugh in a while. Thank you.

[NewMessage]

I'd tip my cap, but the razor I keep there keeps cutting my thumb.

[donjon]

Another interesting fact is Billy Kimber (the antagonist in the first season of peaky blinders) was actually a peaky blinder in real life.

[snakey]

Have to admit that these gangs were better dressed and better looking than the ones in NYC at the same time. there's an old book on them called Gangs of NY, they stole the name for the movies. The gang Pug Uglies is true advertising.

[marcusmoonstein]

The combination of an expensive tailored suit worn with a working-class cloth cap would have been very distinctive at the time.

Back then your clothes really said a lot about your social class, and your social class mattered a lot more than it does now. Working men wore a cloth cap with cheap and practical clothes, while the better off wore proper hats with tailored suits. Mixing cloth caps with tailored suits would have looked bizarre, especially when combined with the working-class accents these men would have spoken with.

[kurtporter]

Keep up the great work guys love your videos, even the narrator love how he makes a joke now and then, lol.

[coupdsantana]

Stabby cappys or the slice hats hahahaha 😆

[PresidentFunnyValentine]

Wasnt expecting that Warriors reference, but I'm not complaining.