He along with his twin brother, reginald, was the most famous and brutal criminal of the time. The untold story of violet kray an extract from my. An updated edition of the bestselling autobiography of charlie kray, elder brother of the kray twins, ronnie and reggie, who are brought to the screen this autumn in a major motion picture. Reg served his time in some of britains toughest prisons. My story ronnie kray project gutenberg selfpublishing. Twin brothers ronald ronnie kray 24 october 1933 17 march 1995 and reginald reggie kray 24 october 1933 1 october 2000 were english gangsters w. I read it many years ago and i thoroughly enjoyed it. My story by fred dineage, ronald kray paperback, 1994 for sale.
Ronnie was arrested before he had the chance to marry monica, and although she married his exboyfriend, 59 letters sent to her between may and december 1968 when he was imprisoned show ronnie still had. Reg and ron kray our story as presented by fred dinenage presenter and broadcaster is almost a fly on the wall journey through their violent and somewhat sad and most certainly wasted life. In my story, ronnie describes in his own words the murders of jack the hat mcvitie and george cornell, his bisexuality. For the first time he speaks of his marriage to roberta, of his relationship with his brothers ron, who died five years ago, and charlie. The kray twins and the ronnie and reggie kray 1860 words. Also, extracts are mentioned in ron s own book my story and kate kray s books sorted. All that was missing was the tiny pistol called a mutt gun he used to tuck in his sock. In 1969, reg kray, with his brother ron, was imprisoned for the east end gangland murders with which his name has become synonymous. Mar 19, 2018 my story is a book by ronald ronnie kray, who made up onehalf of the notorious kray twins alongside reginald reggie kray. Following on from our story, ron kray fills in the gaps and gives his version of the murders of jack the hat mcvitie and george cornell, describing his bisexuality and his marriage in broadmoor and clarifying many of the misconceptions about the years when he and reg ruled the london underworld, shot enemies at will and simultaneously socialized with some of the most glittering politicians. Also, extracts are mentioned in rons own book my story and in kate krays books sorted. Our story by reggie kray meet your next favorite book. Throughout ronnie, reggie kray s lives they worshipped their mum they put her above all others.
Sometimes, ill be honest, i find it hard to believe myself what has happened. Buy my story by ronald kray, in very good condition. The kray twins were infamous gangsters in london during 1960s. For better or for worse and often its been for worse i have been rons wife since 7 november 1989. In their own words they tell the full story of their brutal career of crime and their years behind bars. My story by fred dineage, ronald kray paperback, 1994 for. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Their life story was turned into a 1990 movie, the krays, starring gary and martin kemp.
My story by ronald kray used like new 9780330335072. Ron kray, considered the more violent, was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. He, along with his twin brother reggie, were said to be some of the most feared gangsters in. This is reggies story, a diary of the life he lived, with reflections on the past and. But to those on the outside looking in the relationship between mother and sons was controlling. Buy my story new ed by ronald kray, fred dineage isbn. Ron kray was, if not a silent partner in that book, a more shadowy presence than that of reg. Sep 10, 1993 my story is a book by ronald ronnie kray, who made up onehalf of the notorious kray twins alongside reginald reggie kray.
Ronnie married twice while in broadmoor, his first marriage lasted four years before ending in divorce, his subsequent marriage was about as long and also ended in divorce. My story is an autobiographical book written by ronnie kray. Following on from our story, ron kray fills in the gaps and gives his versi. Signed within by all three kray brothers, charlie, ronnie and reg. My story by ron kray, fred dineage, paperback barnes. It was cowritten with fred dinenage and was originally published in 1993. You get to see a softer side to his personality through this book that no body else would care to mention. Compiled from a series of interviews behind prison walls, our story is reg and ronnie telling their life stories for the first time, exploding the myths that surrounded their exploits. He, along with his twin brother reggie, were said to be some of the most feared gangsters in british history. Ronald kray was an english gangster from the 1960s. My story by ronald kray used very good world of books.
It is a story of courage and remorse, revelation and friendship. Ronnie kray in his autobiography my story 1993 ronald ronnie kray 24 october 1933 17 march 1995 was an english gangster and the twin to his brother reggie kray. In their own words they tell the full story of their brutal careers crime and their years behind bars. Following on from our story, ron kray fills in the gaps and gives his version of the murders of jack the hat mcvitie and george cornell, describing his bisexuality and his marriage in broadmoor and clarifying many of the misconceptions about the years when he and reg ruled the london underworld, shot enemies at will and simultaneously socialized with some. Ronnie declared in his autobiographical book, my story, that he was bisexual. But despite ongoing press interest in the world of the krays, few have an understanding of reg the man a man who spent half of his life in prison and who died of cancer in october 2000. Following on from our story, ron kray fills in the gaps and gives his version of the murders of jack the hat mcvitie and george cornell, describing his bisexuality and his marriage in broadmoor and clarifying many of the misconceptions about the years when he and reg ruled the london.
With his identical twin reggie, gangster ronnie kray ruled the streets of londons east end in the 1950s and 1960s. Compiled from a series of interviews with fred dinenage from behind prison walls, our story is the classic account that explodes the myths surrounding the kray twins. Our story by reginald kray, ronald kray paperback, 2015 for. Ronnie kray wrote a book he entitled my story, in which he claimed to be bisexual and had once considered marriage to a woman who later married one of his boyfriends. Following on from our story, ron kray fills in the gaps and gives his version of the murders of jack the hat mcvitie and george cornell, describing his bisexuality and his marriage in broadmoor and clarifying many of the misconceptions about the years when he. The profession of violence john pearson the first book written on the kray twins now being made into the film legend. Our story by reginald kray, ronald kray waterstones. It is a great book, very enjoyable and hard to put down once you have started it. Ronnie ended his days in broadmoor, his raging insanity only controlled by massive doses of drugs.
With an introduction from fred dinenage, this compelling, disturbing and highly readable book is the definitive story of two legendary criminals. This article was most recently revised and updated by karen sparks, director and editor, britannica book of the year. It is a real taste of london of the 60s and a look into the lives of the crooks and gangsters who made a living by intimidation and murderous intent. This is reggies story, a diary of the life he lived, with reflections on the past and the new role he found for himself on the inside. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The love of his life was a woman named monica whom he wanted to marry, but he went to prison, and she ended up marrying ronnie s exboyfriend. Our story by ron kray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My story by ronald kray used very good 9780283061097.
Jun 28, 2019 with his identical twin reggie, gangster ronnie kray ruled the streets of londons east end in the 1950s and 1960s. My story by ronnie kray meet your next favorite book. Their time in prison was spent doing interviews, talking to reporters, selling their own memorabilia, and making money. My story is a book by ronald ronnie kray, who made up onehalf of the notorious kray twins alongside reginald reggie kray. Ronald kray biography facts, childhood, crimes, death. Ronnie and reggie kray were born on the 24 of october in hoxton, east london. The twins effectively ruled the london underworld for most of the 1960s until their incarceration in 1969, after they were charged with the murders of jack the hat mcvitie and george cornell respectively. My story by kray, ron and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My story by ron kray my story is an autobiographical book written by ronnie kray. Ronnie kray was always suited and booted for my visits to see him in broadmoor. He, along with his twin brother reggie, were said to be the most feared. Nov 20, 2015 based on a true story, legend follows the tale of reginald reggie kray and his twin brother, ronald ronnie kray both portrayed by all around great guy tom hardy.
Active in the 1960s in london, the twins were the foremost perpetrators of organised crime in the east end of london during the 1950s and 1960s. The bestselling memoirs of reg and ron kray led to the peter medak film, the krays, and confirmed the potency of the kray legend. My story by fred dineage and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ronnie was arrested before he had the chance to marry monica and, even though she married ronnie s exboyfriend, 59 letters sent to her between may and december 1968 when he was imprisoned show ronnie. From the author the sunday times top ten bestseller for decades, reg and ron kray were londons most feared gangsters. This was ron krays only book, though he did cowrite our story with his brother reggie. Our story reginald kray, ronald kray, fred dinenage. The twins were notorious for their gang and its violence also for narrowly avoiding being sent to prison many times. Read led the investigation that saw ronnie and reggie kray jailed for murder in 1969, ending their preeminence in londons organised crime scene of the 1960s. Oleary, who grew up next door to the kray brothers, was a pallbearer at reggie kray s funeral on 11 october last year. Aug 27, 2015 compiled from a series of interviews with fred dinenage from behind prison walls, our story is the classic account that explodes the myths surrounding the kray twins.
This book is the followup to the jointly written our story. A job could obligate you to always enhance the expertise as well as encounter. Krays deathbed secrets revealed uk news the guardian. Buy my story by ronald kray, in like new condition. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia.
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