London’s Criminal East End: Where Now’s Kray Twins Audio Guide

Explore London’s East End on a self-guided walking tour, delving into the notorious history of the Kray twins. Starting outside the Royal London Hospital, you’ll trace the footsteps of Ronnie and Reggie Kray as they built their criminal empire. Discover their childhood, their rise to power, and the violent acts that cemented their fearsome reputation. Highlights include visiting The Blind Beggar pub, where Ronnie Kray committed a brazen murder, and hearing Detective Leonard ‘Nipper’ Reid’s pursuit of justice. From Vallance Road to St. Matthews Church, this 60-minute tour unveils the real story behind the brothers’ charismatic facade, ending with their downfall and capture. Perfect for crime enthusiasts and history lovers alike!

The tour begins outside The Royal London Hospital, where the Krays grew up nearby. As you pass by, you’ll hear about their childhood and the environment that shaped their future as notorious gangsters. Entrance to the hospital is not included.

This pub was the site of one of Ronnie Kray’s most infamous crimes, a brazen act of violence in broad daylight. As you walk by, you’ll learn the full story behind this chilling event and its impact on the East End.

Passing through Vallance Gardens, you’ll uncover dark tales of how the Krays operated their criminal empire and the sinister secrets they hid nearby. This area plays a crucial role in their brutal history.

This historic café was a popular haunt for the Krays and other local figures. As you walk by, I’ll share stories of their glamorous public persona and their meetings with shady characters over cups of coffee.

As you pass the former Bath House in Bethnal Green, you’ll hear how it was used as a front for the Krays’ illicit dealings. It’s a place that hides more than it seems.

Repton Boxing Club was pivotal in the Krays’ early lives, honing their skills in the ring. You’ll hear about their contrasting boxing styles and how these skills helped cement their dominance in the criminal world.

As you pass The Carpenters Arms, a pub once owned by the Krays, you’ll hear about the bloody feud that abruptly ended a birthday celebration here. It’s a key stop in understanding the violent world they created.

The tour ends at St Matthew’s Church, the final resting place of the Kray twins. As you pass by, we’ll reflect on their legacy, the fall of their empire, and the infamous trial that brought them to justice.

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