Carl Chinn

Carl Chinn is a British social historian, author, and broadcaster who is one of the foremost authorities on the history of Birmingham and the West Midlands. He is a professor of community history at the University of Birmingham. Peaky Blinders: The Real Gangs and Gangsters tells the true story behind the phenomenon — the real Peaky Blinders gang and the criminal underworld of late Victorian and Edwardian Birmingham. Chinn draws on original research and archival sources to separate fact from fiction, revealing the actual lives, crimes, and communities that inspired the celebrated television series. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers a fascinating account of real criminal history. Chinn's work appeals to fans of the Peaky Blinders TV series, social history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to know the truth behind one of British popular culture's most compelling stories.