Since it first swaggered onto our screens in 2013, stylish period crime saga Peaky Blinders has become a cultural phenomenon. Over the past decade, this underdog drama from outside the capital has defied the odds to build a devoted cult following worldwide, from Small Heath in Birmingham to Hollywood in LA, from catwalks to backstreet barbershops, and from streaming services to millionaire mansions.
This book celebrates every aspect of the Peaky Blinders style: from its humble beginnings as fireside family folklore for creator Steven Knight, through its word-of-mouth rise to TV’s top tier, all the way to the globally popular explosive swansong series.
The book is structured geographically, with sections covering the now legendary locations, from the Birmingham backstreets of Small Heath including the Garrison, Charlie Strong’s Yard to places farther afield, like Arrow House, the Grace Shelby Institute, and the House of
