Brian White   10 #265 Posted April 8, 2018 Thank you Moirahyde and darra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre   85 #266 Posted April 8, 2018 I've got a new interest in Sheffield history. Watching a few episodes of Peaky Blinders set in Birmingham, reminded me that Sheffield had its own gang history. My mother told me about the Mooney family and I heard later about Percy Sillitoe. I would certainly like to know about what went on in those times. Also I heard that the Quakers once practically ran the city and also that they were coining their own money. Some wild tales, also that Sheffield once had a night club which closed its doors at 10 PM. Some of it must be true and I would like to read about it if it's set down anywhere.  What night club was that Brian ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Brian White   10 #267 Posted April 8, 2018 If I knew, I wouldn't be asking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #268 Posted April 9, 2018 There are also some youtube videos about Sheffield and the gang wars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2fNb7Zu1n4 thats good but he means the 20s ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Calahonda   11 #269 Posted April 9, 2018 What has always intrigued me is the lack of photographs of say, William Plommer, George Mooney, Sam Garvin etc. I’ve seen a photo of one of the Fowler brothers, and another of members of his gang, but that’s all, this was 1920’s, not 1890’s, where have all the photos gone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #270 Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) What has always intrigued me is the lack of photographs of say, William Plommer, George Mooney, Sam Garvin etc. I’ve seen a photo of one of the Fowler brothers, and another of members of his gang, but that’s all, this was 1920’s, not 1890’s, where have all the photos gone? William Plommers on this one with the 2 Fowlers, interesting read http://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post/20110825/283094180818428  George Mooney and Sam Garvin https://i.pinimg.com/originals/16/ff/fd/16fffd5420e6ab48322ef57d090dfd15.jpg  interesting piece on the police station at the frontline of the gangs https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-station-on-frontline-in-sheffield-gang-wars-1-6851920 Edited April 9, 2018 by melthebell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Calahonda   11 #271 Posted April 9, 2018 William Plommers on this one with the 2 Fowlers, interesting read http://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post/20110825/283094180818428  George Mooney and Sam Garvin https://i.pinimg.com/originals/16/ff/fd/16fffd5420e6ab48322ef57d090dfd15.jpg  interesting piece on the police station at the frontline of the gangs https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-station-on-frontline-in-sheffield-gang-wars-1-6851920  Cheers, can’t find any photos of Plommer and the Fowlers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #272 Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) Cheers, can’t find any photos of Plommer and the Fowlers though. my first link, you need to drag the text left to see it, i know, it doesnt explain that lol  Interesting bit about Sam Garvin, jumping on a tram then slashing the first bloke he saw so he'd get an alibi and he got 18 months and not the murder charge. Edited April 9, 2018 by melthebell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Calahonda   11 #273 Posted April 9, 2018 my first link, you need to drag the text left to see it, i know, it doesnt explain that lol Interesting bit about Sam Garvin, jumping on a tram then slashing the first bloke he saw so he'd get an alibi and he got 18 months and not the murder charge.  I’ve dragged it further left than Corbyn and still can’t find anything. My grandfather told me that Garvin thumped a policeman and then let him arrest him, slashing someone wouldn’t guarantee him being arrested, I can see the sense of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   865 #274 Posted April 9, 2018 I’ve dragged it further left than Corbyn and still can’t find anything. My grandfather told me that Garvin thumped a policeman and then let him arrest him, slashing someone wouldn’t guarantee him being arrested, I can see the sense of that. LOL theres a picture, right there, on the first link i posted, although heres the actual photo i found before looking at the site i linked to.  https://cdn-img.pressreader.com/pressdisplay/docserver/getimage.aspx?regionKey=z5qckKyZZCfDKl76F14NCw%3D%3D&scale=100  Plommer is on the left, and the 2 Fowlers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Calahonda   11 #275 Posted April 9, 2018 LOL theres a picture, right there, on the first link i posted, although heres the actual photo i found before looking at the site i linked to. https://cdn-img.pressreader.com/pressdisplay/docserver/getimage.aspx?regionKey=z5qckKyZZCfDKl76F14NCw%3D%3D&scale=100  Plommer is on the left, and the 2 Fowlers  Cheers, I wonder if Plommer’s gravestone is still in intact in Burngreave cemetery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
livgrace1999 Â Â 0 #276 Posted May 19, 2019 Anybody know anymore information on George Butler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...