Drag images here or select from your computer for Violet Lee Kray memorial. The 17-year-old Kray twins Reggie (left) and Ronnie (right), who were boxing champions, pictured with their mother Violet Kray in Vallance Road, Bethnal Green, 1951. Resend Activation Email. List Thumbnail. Like voting is closed. But to those on the outside looking in the relationship between mother and sons was controlling. Her father, Jimmy "Cannonball" Lee, was a well-known East End character who had been a boxer, a juggler, a poet and a street entertainer. Violet Kray GREAT NEWS! Reggie died five years later. But he was a glamorous gangster who contributed to local charities, a … Before there was Jeffrey Epstein, there was Lord Boothby, friend of the gay Jewish gangsters the Kray Twins. Sitters A-Z; Artists A-Z; Advanced search; Explore further; Help; Violet Kray (née Lee) (1909-1982), Mother of the Kray brothers. It was something he later said he regretted. Please try again later. GREAT NEWS! It has been said that Charles died of a 'broken heart' and passed away just seven months later on 8 March 1983. This account has been disabled. Michael Llewelyn Davies Oops, something didn't work. The Kray twins found themselves locked up in Somerset in the 1950s ... and Ronnie Kray with their mother Violet Kray. Carol Thompson, a friend of Reggie accompanies them. Charles Kray and Violet Lee married in 1926 in East London, and had 3 surviving children, Charlie (b1926) and identical twins Ronald and Reginald (b1933). Charlie Kray. Charles Kray and Violet Lee married in 1926 in East London, and had 3 surviving children, Charlie (b1926) and identical twins Ronald and Reginald (b1933). The Krays were called … and Ronald came ten minutes later. Charles and Violet had been married for over fifty years and they were both buried in the same grave in Chingford Mount Cemetery; Section number B8; Grave number 70707. Wood. To avoid the publicity that had surrounded their mother's funeral, the twins did not ask to attend their father's funeral in March 1983. Before there was Jeffrey Epstein, there was Lord Boothby, friend of the gay Jewish gangsters the Kray Twins. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. There was an error deleting this problem. They were not allowed to attend her burial in the Kray family plot. Charles Kray, Senior, was the father of the notorious Kray Brothers : Charles, Reggie and Ronnie (qq.v.). She attended many of the twins clubs during the 1960s and can be seen in many photos of this time. Charlie Kray (son)Violet Kray (daughter)Reggie Kray (son)Ronnie Kray (son) About the Author. He disapproved of Violet's marriage to Charles Kray, Snr. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The brothers were twins, with Reggie born 10 minutes before Ronnie. Nanny Lee – the twins’ granny – was 176, and their mum Violet was 178. 1933 Identical twins are born to Charlie Kray Sr and Violet Annie, nee Lee, in Hoxton, East London, on 24 October. Violet Kray was born on month day 1909. Try again later. Charles Kray was often absent during the children's upbringing, as he was on the run from the army. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please select a county or city to continue. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Thanks for your help! Violet Kray was the mother of the notorious gangsters, Charles, Reggie, and Ronnie. This report is by Michael J. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She was born in Vallance Road, Bethnal Green, East London, of Irish and Jewish descent. Charles James Kray was born on month day 1926. On Tuesday 24th October 1933, she gave birth to twins. × We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Violet Kray glanced in the reflection of the hearse, The cut of her clothes, Lewinsky the Jewish Tailor on Bethnal Green Road, had made her outfit and not charged her a penny for it. The first is named Reginald, the second, born 10 minutes later, is Ronald. The family finally settled in London Street, Bethnal Green, which ran alongside the elevated train line to Liverpool Street Station. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Private and loyal to their family, they have never before spoken out in public. A rebellious young woman, she soon met Charles Kray who was two years older than her. William Addams Reitwiesner wargs@wargs.com. His Other Children. Violet Lee and a young Charlie Kray, c. 1928. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Early life. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Reginald Kray’s Parents: His parents were Charles David Kray (senior) and Violet Kray nee Lee. Sorry! Try again later. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Ron Kray was not the most successful of criminals, and he was far from the most violent. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Mary wed in 1804 to John Diggens. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Violet Lee allegedly looked similar to her sister May and had the same temperament to Rose. Ronnie and Reggie Kray were born on 24 October 1933 in Hoxton, East London, to Charles David "Charlie" Kray, Sr., (10 March 1907 – 8 March 1983), a scrap gold dealer, and Violet Lee (5 August 1909 – 7 August 1982). Their father was of Irish descent and their mother was Romani. When the Second World War broke out, he went on the run from the Army and was, technically, a deserter for the next 23 years. Stream music on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. / Person - Violet Kray (née Lee) Search the Collection. When World War 2 began, Charles Sr. went into hiding to avoid being drafted. In addition to Violet, he had two other daughters, Rose Lee and May Lee, and a son, John Lee, with Violet's mother, Mary Houghton. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Spouse Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Tell us More. Kray twins' debauched legend - from knockout punch 'trick' to celeb pals and scandalous sex secret . Her father, Jimmy "Cannonball" Lee, was a well-known East End character who had been a boxer, a juggler, a poet and a street entertainer. Coverage of Violet Kray, mother of the Kray twins with an interview from older brother Charlie Kray. Charles and Violet married on the 6th March 1926 and Violet had lied about her age as she was not yet the legal age. Make sure that the file is a photo. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Born She was known to many people as "salt of the earth", kind and generous and hospitable to guests. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. Failed to remove flower. Her father, Jimmy Cannonball Lee, was a well-known East End character who had been a boxer, a juggler, a poet and a street entertainer. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The twins were, almost obsessively, devoted to their mother and were let out of prison to attend her burial. Violet married Charles D Kray. In December 1929, she gave birth to a baby girl, who passed away hours old. Violet Lee Kray was born on August 5 1909. Reginald arrived at 8.00p.m. Ronnie and Reggie Kray were born on 24 October 1933 in Hoxton, East London, to Charles David "Charlie" Kray, Sr., (10 March 1907 – 8 March 1983), a scrap gold dealer, and Violet Lee (5 August 1909 – 7 August 1982). Try again later. London Street (later renamed Dunbridge Street) remained a frequent location for the Lee family for many years and ran alongside the elevated train line to Liverpool Street Station. At the time of the 1911 Census, Violet was listed as living at 35 Chapman Road, Hackney. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Ronald was born in 1933. Violet Kray 1909 Violet Kray in 1939 Register of England & Wales. Violet passed away on August 7 1982, at age 73. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Charlie passed away on April 4 2000, at age 72. Reggie was born about 10 minutes before his twin … You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Died. Her father, Jimmy "Cannonball" Lee, was a well-known East End character who had been a boxer, juggler, a poet and a street entertainer. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. If they inspire you please support our work. Violet pictured in May 1970, being interviewed for The Mirror. Verify and try again. In The Krays (film), 1990, Violet was played by Billie Whitelaw, and it ends with her funeral and a scene in which each twin is shown by the graveside (not filmed at the actual location) handcuffed to a prison warden, in reality, the twins were not allowed to their mother's graveside. Now, for the first time they share their thoughts and memories with Peter Gerrard - the result is an intriguingly intimate portrait of the Kray family. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. They had 4 children: Charles J Kray and 3 other children. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The pair had sneaked off to the registry office in Kingsland Road with Charlie’s friend and close neighbour Harry Hopwood as his best man. Mar 27, 2017 - Browse and comment on Violet Lee Kray's photos on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. The cost of policing the event was estimated at £30,000. 1940s Charlie boxed as a welterweight for the Royal Navy against the Army and the Air Force in 1943, in which he represented the navy as a welterweight against the army and the air force, and encouraged the twins to join a local gym. I lived with my mum and dad in the two rooms upstairs in 176. Violet's niece Rita, Violet and her sister, Found not guilty of demanding money with menaces, Violet (centre) with the twins either side stand with her father. They moved to Bethnal Green in 1939, where Charles hid from war service and maternal grandfather Jimmy Lee was a bare-knuckle boxer. Violet Kray was born on month day 1909. Failed to report flower. Children He was the son of Charles Kray and Violet Lee. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. Please reset your password. Her father, Jimmy Cannonball Lee, was a well-known East End character who had been a boxer, a juggler, a poet and a street entertainer. Jan 25, 2015 - Violet Kray was the mother of the notorious gangsters, Charles, Reggie, and Ronnie. The film, in which Violet was played by Billie Whitelaw, ends with her funeral and a scene in which each twin is shown by the graveside (not filmed at the actual location) handcuffed to a prison warder. Over a number of years he has built up mutual trust and a close personal relationship with the family. Violet Kray 1909 Violet Kray in 1939 Register of England & Wales. He was born in Stene Street, Hoxton, the son of Jimmy Kray, a stallholder in Petticoat Lane Market. March 1927, at Kingsland Road Registry Office, he married Violet Lee (q.v.). Lee Family History Nightingale Family History You can search for individuals, display family trees, calculate relationships, read family histories and view family photographs and other historical documents. Although the name "Kray" is Austrian, most of his ancestry was Gypsy. GREAT NEWS! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Violet Lee Kray I found on Findagrave.com. Charlie Kray was born on July 9 1927, to Charles David Kray and Violet Lee Kray. The Kray twins, pictured here with their mother Violet, loved boxing (Image: Getty Images) During their teenage years the twins were strongly into boxing. Family (spouse) Charles David KRAY / Violet Annie LEE (F3237): Welcome to the web site dedicated to recording the family history of the Ennevers and Enevers and our related families. Mixes by Violet Lee Kray (kraymum). based on information from your browser. ). The name ‘Kray’ is Austrian and most of his Ancestry was Austrian Gypsies. Violet Kray was the mother of the notorious gangsters, Charles, Reggie, and Ronnie. In addition to Violet, he had two other daughters, Rose and May, and a son, John. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Violet had 3 sons: Ronald Kray, Reginald Kray and Charlie Kray. There is a problem with your email/password. The boys were amateur boxers in their younger years. He passed away in 1995. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. The Kray Twins were married men. Charlie had 2 brothers: Reginald Kray and Ronald Kray. The first wreaths were laid out on the pavement in front of the council flats where she died on Thursday 4 August 1982, the day before her 73rd birthday. Charles Kray and Violet, leaving Brixton Prison in March 1969, shortly after the twins arrest. He died seven months after his wife ; it is said that he … They had a six-year-old brother, Charlie Jr., and also later had a sister, Viola, who died an infant. Throughout Ronnie, Reggie Kray’s lives they worshipped their mum – they put her above all others. Bethnal Green, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England, London, City of London, Greater London, England. Ron and Charlie and their tempestuous parents. 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