tattoos
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The Gangs of Manchester: Rusholme Rascals Collection #2
The Rusholme Rascals, while not the biggest organisation in terms of numbers, were a particularly violent gang. There was an unwritten code in the criminal underworld that assaulting businesses was fair game. However, regular Joes and Janes should never be targeted. The Rascals were the only gang in Manchester we can find who broke this…
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The Gangs of Manchester: Rusholme Rascals Collection #1
Today we are looking at the tattoos you would’ve found in Manchester’s criminal underworld and the rogues who would’ve worn them like war paint. One of the most feared gangs during the latter part of the Victorian era was the Rusholme Rascals. They caused hell for the businesses, citizens and police in South Manchester for…
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The Brighton Tattoo Club 1889 Collection #1
Even today, heavily tattooed people are commonly seen as hooligans and violent offenders. While this might be the case for some people, it isn’t true for the overwhelming majority of folks who simply appreciate the craft. Our research suggests that the people in the above images had no criminal history and, in fact, led relatively…
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