Blackpool Rock, The: Gangsters, Guns and Door Wars in Britain's Wildest Town

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I may not have seen Steve during his bouncer days because I frequented more local, rather than town centre holidaymakers venues, but enjoyed remembering places as they used to be.

Paul Lund says that there was a gang run by Scarface Jock who extorted money from stall-holders on the Golden Mile and also from other criminals.

The court heard Anthony Gill would source drugs from his criminal contacts in Manchester and then organise the handover of cash and deliveries of cocaine with his brother. Len Broughton had helped Bill Harrison by arranging for Blackpool Council to lease him a caravan site without competive tendering, a move which was criticised in the Times. Have you ever imagined yourself living during the prohibition period of the twenties and thirties in Chicago?

A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. I would be happy to add any reminiscences… Thank you to anybody who wishes to add personal memories which will be acknowledged or anonymous.Le Drew, 31, was jailed for 11 years and four months after he was convicted of conspiracy to supply class A and class B drugs and possession of a prohibited weapon CS gas. The Copleys , had seized Albert Leonard Porritt, George’s stepfather, who shouted to George to shoot.