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The Kray Twins

Short History Of... by Noiser

Jun 21, 202652:51Society & Culture

Ronnie and Reggie Kray were a vicious pair of gangsters who somehow cultivated an air of charm and 60s cool. They were criminals who attracted celebrities like Jackie Collins and Judy Garland to the clubs they ran; murde...

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The Kray Twins is an episode from Short History Of... by Noiser. Ronnie and Reggie Kray were a vicious pair of gangsters who somehow cultivated an air of charm and 60s cool. They were criminals who attracted celebrities like Jackie Collins...

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Published Jun 21, 2026, 52:51 long, audio available.

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