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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
22nd April 1991 Two trains collided on the DLR at West India Quay.
22nd April 1930 US, Britain and Japan sign London Naval Treaty
22nd April 1925 Born today: George Cole, London England, actor (Minder, Vampire Lovers)
22nd April 1899 Born today: Martyn Green, London, actor (Gilbert and Sullivan, Iceman Cometh)
22nd April 1823 Baltic Club (Exchange) forms in London
22nd April 1737 William Hicks (MP for Wallingford) was attacked by highwayman Dick Turpin and associate in a coach travelling to London through Epping Forest.
The Kray Twins lived here
This is where Ronnie and Reggie Kray grew up.
Location: 178 Vallance Road, Bethnal Green, London
Description: Ronnie and Reggie Kray were born on 24 October 1933 in Hoxton, East London, and the family moved here when they were 6.
The twins first attended Wood Close School in Brick Lane and then Daniel Street School.
It was a small, terraced house without a bathroom, and the toilet was located in the back yard.
The area has been substantially redeveloped and the house is long vanished.
Tagged in this Tour: The Weird and Wonderful
Tagged in this Tour: The Krays in London
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