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: They started by taking over the Regal billiard hall in 1954, famously repelling a Maltese gang with a cutlass to establish dominance.

: The twins were photographed by David Bailey and appeared on television, effectively creating a "brand" of glamorous violence that protected them from scrutiny for years. 3. The Psychological Divide The Rise of the Krays

: Born in 1933, the twins were raised in Bethnal Green, East London. Their mother, Violet, was their primary influence, while their father’s absence led to a defiant, anti-authoritarian streak. : They started by taking over the Regal