The Peaky Blinders were a street gang based in Birmingham, England, that operated from the end of the 19th century to the early 1900s. The group, which grew out of the harsh economic deprivations of working class Britain, was composed largely of young men of lower to middle-classes. They derived social power from robbery, violence, racketeering, illegal bookmaking and the control of gambling. Members of this gang wore a signature outfit that included tailored jackets, lapel overcoats, button waistcoats, silk scarves, bell-bottom trousers, leather boots, and peaked flat caps. The Blinders' dominance came about from beating rivals, such as the "Sloggers", whom they fought for territory in Birmingham and its surrounding districts. They held control for nearly 20 years until 1910, when a larger gang, the Birmingham Boys led by Billy Kimber, overtook them.
| Founded | Early 1890s |
| Territory | Primarily the West Midlands of England |
| Rivals | Sabinis, Birmingham Boys, the Sloggers |
About Peaky Blinders
BBC and Netflix show about a family of gangsters in 1919 Birmingham, England. The series was created by Steven Knight.
Achievement of Peaky Blinders
Tom Hardy joined the cast of the show in the second season. Sam Neill left the show prior to the third season.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Peaky Blinders
19th century in England.. History of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Latest information about Peaky Blinders updated on July 28 2021.
