Episode 56: Diamond in the Rough - 40 Elephant Gang

The 40 Elephant Gang was one of the most notorious all-female crime syndicates in London. Known for their cunning and ruthless tactics, they dominated the criminal underworld from the late 19th century through the 1950s. This episode delves into their intricate heists, the personalities that led the gang, and the legacy they left behind. While some view them as anti-establishment heroines, others see them as dangerous criminals. Listen in and decide for yourself where you stand on the legacy of the 40 Elephant Gang.

 

Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/diamond-annie-and-the-forty-elephants/genevieve-carlton

https://londondarktourist.com/female-gangsters-forty-elephants/

https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2023/the-queens-of-the-forties-1683/#:~:text=

Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants, by Brian McDonald