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CityLondon
Area/RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
Websitehttps://www.london.gov.uk/
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Telephone+44 (0)20 7983 4000
Postal Code EC2
Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/MayorofLondon
Location NameLondon
Alternate NameThe Big Smoke
Street AddressCity of London, London, EC2
In the Peaky Blinders universe, London is a bustling metropolis teeming with power struggles and illegal trade. This smoky capital exudes an alluring and dangerous allure. London, important territory for influential figures such as Alfie Solomons and Sabini, becomes a crucial battleground for Tommy Shelby and his ambitious band the Peaky Blinders. Here, after dark, the cobbled streets bustle with business and secret deals. The grandeur of the city's architecture belies an underbelly of vice, as the glitter of wealth and politics often hides a dark reality. Amidst the flickering of gas lamps and cloaked figures, London stands as a cauldron of bold dreams, gritty determination and big power plays. Meeting influential figures and forging important alliances, the rise of Peaky Blinders in London is as exciting as it is menacing.

Overview

The area in the heart of the City of London has been drawn to a dangerous gang known as the Peaky Blinders. London, UK is a major breakthrough for the shock businesses run by the Shelby family, marking their expansion beyond the seedy streets of Birmingham.
The noisy atmosphere of London, full of smoky jazz clubs, colorful parties and high society parties, contrasts sharply with the dark industrial landscape of Small Heath in Birmingham. However, this does not diminish the thick undercurrents of criminality led by prominent gang leaders such as Alfie Solomons and Oswald Mosley.
The Shelby family plunge headlong into this dangerous world, bringing their unique brand of brutality, cunning and style to the streets of London. As the family business grows and their influence spreads, so do the tensions. Crazy alliances, hollow loyalties, strategic betrayals and shocking violence erupt as the Shelbys try to establish their legacy in a troubled part of London.
The surroundings offer a fascinating glimpse into the unbearable tension of the criminal life. It's a strong echo of greed, power and a desperate attempt at redemption that characterizes the Peaky Blinders as they fight for dominance in the city.
Navigating London's tangled web of deceit and danger, Peaky Blinders discovers a taste of the bitter luxury and treachery that lies beneath the city's glamorous surface. But here their story unfolds dramatically, marking London as a decisive battleground in their infamous conquest.

History

Set in London, the Peaky Blinders universe embraces the dark, seedy but charming side of the British metropolis. 20th century Set against the backdrop of the 1920s, London reverberates with the hustle and bustle of commerce, crime and politics.
Located at the heart of the empire, London represented the dichotomy between rich and poor. The elite enjoyed the Roaring Twenties to the fullest in London's lively clubs, typified by the Eden Club, where the nobility mingled with notorious gangsters. The resonance of jazz, fused with the taste of alcoholic beverages, meant luxurious feasts under magnificent chandeliers. The building, though plagued by corruption and extortion, remained a powerful symbol of upper-class London lifestyle.
Camden Town, on the other hand, provided a portrait of a less glamorous and grittier side of the city. The area was characterized by pubs such as The Garrison Pub, ramshackle houses and sooty streets lined with determined market traders. It was a testament to the resilience and determination of working-class Londoners.
The political aspect of London also plays a large role in the Peaky Blinders universe. Shrouded in a cloud of tension and cigar smoke, Winston Churchill's office demonstrated the country's political maneuvering. The decisions made here affected not only London, but the whole country. The dialogue between those four walls was as sharp as the knives in Peaky's hat.
The compelling essence of the Peaky Blinders universe combined with London's bustling markets and haunted alleyways create a unique take on the city at one of history's most exciting periods. The diverse landscape provided the perfect setting for compelling storytelling, reinforcing the complex connections between historical authenticity and compelling storytelling. So the London setting of the Peaky Blinders universe paints a glamorous, gritty and undeniably compelling picture of the Roaring Twenties.

Background

The London of the Peaky Blinders universe is a city dominated by crime, intrigue and power dynamics. It is a hub of illegal operations and lucrative opportunities. Here the Shelby family, leaders of the Peaky Blinders gang, extend their influence beyond Birmingham.
London is portrayed as a city where high society meets the underworld. Chic parties and grand mansions on one side, sandy streets and dimly lit pubs - a stark contrast. The city itself seems like a character, grim and merciless, substantiating the bleak reality of early 20th century England.
Here, the Shelby family meets powerful crime lords such as Alfie Solomons and Sabini, stirring up London's criminal underbelly. The business and controversy of the capital's back alleys and big offices draws the Shelbys further into London's sphere of influence. This interaction with London's seedy crime scene elevates the Peaky Blinders' status among England's most feared gangs.
The London setting also exposes the audience to the political landscape of the time. By including real-life historical figures such as Winston Churchill, it provides a backdrop to the social and political currents that shaped this era. The interaction of these areas, the blurred boundaries between politics, crime and high society - are clearly visible on the streets of London.
Finally, London is more than just a location in the Peaky Blinders universe. He is the epicenter of power struggles, a canvas for ambitions, and a character who symbolizes the spinning wheels of post-war change. Opportunities and threats go hand in hand here, as does the contrast between grandeur and bravery in the city. In Peaky Blinders, London embodies the allure of power and the costs that come with it.