The Kray Twins

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1. On what date were the Kray twins born? 24th October 1933 24th April 1933 24th October 1934 24th April 1934

2. In 1952 the Krays were drafted to serve in which army regiment? Pioneer Corps Royal Artillery Royal Fusiliers Queen's Own Guard

3. On leaving the army the Krays bought a snooker hall in East London. What was the name of the hall? The Royal The Kentucky The Double R The Regal

4. Ronnie Kray was diagnosed as insane in 1958. To which mental hospital was he sent to? Long Grove St Crispins Cane Hill Eton Grove

5. Reggie Kray had met a girl who would eventually end up as his wife. What was her name? Francine O'Shea Frances O'Shea Frances Shea Francine Shea

6. In 1961 the Krays moved into London's affluent society by buying the club 'Esmerelda's Barn' in Knightsbridge. To protect the image of the club they had a peer of the realm on the board. What was his name? Lord Effelston Lord Eltingham Lord Effingham Lord Ethbridge

7. In March 1966, Ronnie Kray walked into the Blind Beggar public house and shot George Cornell dead. The song playing on the jukebox at the time was 'You've lost that loving feeling' by the Righteous Brothers. True False

8. In October 1967, Jack 'the Hat' McVitie became the next victim to meet his maker, this time by courtesy of Reggie Kray. How was McVitie killed? stabbed to death choked to death shot dead pushed off a high buiding

9. On May 8th 1968, the Krays were arrested by the police early that morning at their parents apartment. What was the name of the apartment block? Bellingham House Barthomelew House Braithwate House Bartram House

10. In March 1969, the Krays were sentenced to a minimum recommendation of thirty years each. Which police chief had been instrumental in their downfall? Gilbert Kelland Tommy Butler Leonard Reed Bert Wickstead