Feb 19, 2015 · Powerful street gangs began to form, quickly staking their claims to control their cities. Taking their name from a notorious shoal in the Hampton Roads, the Rip Raps dominated Baltimore in the 1850s.

Feb 20, 2015 · If you've ever seen Scorsese's historical epic Gangs of New York, about the lawless, cutthroat ways of life in mid-nineteenth-century New York's Five Points neighborhood, you've had a glimpse into the world of street gangs in that era.

Jul 8, 2015 · Powerful street gangs began to emerge in cities across the country and violent turf wars erupted as they sough to carve out their territories. Evidence of these gangs and the various criminal activities of their members can be found within our collection of historic British newspapers and England & Wales, Crime, Prisons & Punishment records .

By the 1920s, the gang members started imitating the so-called bright young things group whose exploits appeared in the popular press. The gang members led extravagant and decadent lifestyles, by imitating the exploits of the era's movie stars and flappers.

At the height of the Victorian era, criminal gangs were a common sight on the streets of major cities. These gangs were organized around a hierarchical structure, with leaders known as “kingpins”.

Jul 23, 2020 · From the Krays twins and the real Peaky Blinders to football hooligans and the gunpowder plot, historian Julian Humphrys guides us through the dark alleys of Britain’s criminal underworld.

In this article, we’ll explore the world of Victorian gangs, including their rise, hierarchy, activities, weapons, rivalries, and legacy. The origins of Victorian gangs can be traced back to the early 19th century, when poverty, unemployment, and social unrest were rampant in London.

Youth Gangs and Street Violence in Late Victorian Manchester - REF 2021 Case Study Since the UK riots in 2011, youth gangs and street violence have once again been under the microscope. During the riots, one in five of those arrested in London was reported to be a …

Feb 20, 2025 · An organised crime gang operating in a capital city is hardly unusual. The Mafia, the yakuza and the triads, to name but a few, have all found rich pickings in cities across the world.

Feb 21, 2025 · She enforced discipline and turned her home, 118 Stamford Street in south London, into the gang’s first base of operations. Her leadership saw the gang’s activities become increasingly organised. With increased organisation and activity though, came heightened scrutiny. ... What links did the Forty Elephants have to Victorian boxing? Prize ...