Peaky Blinders: The Aftermath: As seen on BBC's The Real Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders: The Aftermath: As seen on BBC's The Real Peaky Blinders by historian Carl Chinn explores how Britain’s gangs changed as the country moved into the mid-twentieth century. It is described as the third instalment in the author’s best-selling series.

Key details

• Author: Carl Chinn
• Series: third instalment in a best-selling series
• Focuses on Britain’s gangs in the mid-twentieth century
• References BBC’s The Real Peaky Blinders

Synopsis

As Britain enters the mid-twentieth century, cities begin to shift from smog-filled industrial centres towards more efficient metropolitan hubs of commerce, even as the country is again affected by war. Against this backdrop, society is presented as moving towards a more modern, forward-thinking era, while the criminal underbelly adapts in search of new opportunities.

Carl Chinn examines how the landscape of gangs evolves after the violent reign of the Peaky Blinders, the intimidation associated with the Birmingham gang, and recurring gang wars across the country. From the wreckage, new groups are shown emerging with different ways of making money and causing trouble, leaving havoc and destruction in their wake.