Join actor Vas Blackwood on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End to uncover the secrets of British crime history. Explore iconic film locations and hear tales of the notorious Kray twins.
Join actor Vas Blackwood on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End to uncover the secrets of British crime history. Explore iconic film locations and hear tales of the notorious Kray twins.
- East End - Join your guide, Vas Blackwood, known for his roles as Rory Breaker in “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and Lennox ‘Shadow’ Gilbey in “Only Fools and Horses,” in Whitechapel, the vibrant core of London’s East End. Embark on a 2-hour walking tour through the area, exploring locations from films and TV shows, as well as real-life…
- East End - Join your guide, Vas Blackwood, known for his roles as Rory Breaker in “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and Lennox ‘Shadow’ Gilbey in “Only Fools and Horses,” in Whitechapel, the vibrant core of London’s East End. Embark on a 2-hour walking tour through the area, exploring locations from films and TV shows, as well as real-life sites tied to London’s notorious criminal history.
This area was famously dominated by the Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, who instilled fear in the East End during the 1950s and 60s. Discover sites associated with them, such as Repton Boys’ Club, where they honed their boxing skills, and the Blind Beggar pub, where Ronnie committed a notorious murder that elevated him from gangster to a feared East End celebrity.
- The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel - Having mingled with many of London’s former gangsters to prepare for his role in “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” Vas Blackwood has a wealth of stories to share as you move from site to site. Hear about ‘The Guv’nor,’ Lenny McLean, a gangster who turned his life around to become an actor in popular UK TV shows like “Eastenders” and “The Bill.”
You’ll also learn about Barbara Windsor, a beloved London actress who married Ronnie Knight, an associate of the Krays, and uncover the sinister deeds of Brown Bread Fred, named after the cockney rhyming slang where ‘brown bread’ means ‘dead,’ referencing his murders. Visit the pub featured as Samoan Jo’s in “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” and see Hatchet Harry’s office, where ‘Porn King’ Harry Lonsdale operated in the film.
- Professional guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Join ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Vas Blackwood for a 2-hour walking tour through London’s East End as he details the lives of renowned British criminals. As the actor who portrayed gangster Rory Breaker, Vas offers intricate insights into both the reality and dramatizations of London’s underworld. Throughout the tour, hear stories of the…
Join ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Vas Blackwood for a 2-hour walking tour through London’s East End as he details the lives of renowned British criminals. As the actor who portrayed gangster Rory Breaker, Vas offers intricate insights into both the reality and dramatizations of London’s underworld. Throughout the tour, hear stories of the infamous Kray twins, visit locations in Whitechapel and the East End connected to them, and discover filming spots from ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.’
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