What happened to the mother of Thomas Shelby?

What happened to the mother of Thomas Shelby?

Tommy was already aware his mother Martha had died from drowning. What he did not know was she died by suicide following a battle with depression. Charlie said: "She just stepped into the canal.

Is Polly Thomas Shelby's mom?

Elizabeth "Polly" Gray (née Shelby) is the matriarch of the Shelby Family, aunt of the Shelby siblings, the treasurer of the Birmingham criminal gang, the Peaky Blinders, a certified accountant and company treasurer of Shelby Company Limited.

How did Freddie Thorne die?

pestilence Freddie died of "pestilence"—likely the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918–1920—before the series begins. At Freddie's funeral, Thomas reveals that he made a promise back in France to speak over Freddie's grave should he pass away before him, which he fulfills.

How did Tommy's wife die in Peaky Blinders?

She is shot dead in the third season at a fundraising party by an Italian assassin after receiving orders from Vicente Changretta. She was wearing the sapphire necklace that Tommy had given to her as a gift.

Is Polly Arthur's sister?

Polly is Arthur's sister, that's why she's a Shelby, later Gray.

Is Finn Tommy Shelby's son?

Finn Shelby is the youngest of the Shelby siblings and a member of the Peaky Blinders. As he is the youngest of the Shelbys, Finn's involvement within the Peaky Blinders is kept to a minimum, with his brothers Tommy, Arthur, and his aunt Polly shielding him from the worst of their actions.

Why did Freddie Thorne get killed off?

At the funeral service shown in the series, it was revealed that he died due to pestilence. This was more like the Spanish Influenza pandemic that took place from 19.

Why did Freddie die in Skins?

Foster approaches him and informs Freddie that Effy means much more to him, and says that "she really loves [him]" and "that's why [he] can't let [him] go". Dr. Foster then proceeds to brutally murder Freddie with a baseball bat out of view.

Who are Thomas Shelby's parents in Peaky Blinders?

• Thomas Shelby and his siblings are Gypsies from both sides of their family. It is implied by their aunt, Polly, who is their father's sister and Thomas himself when he states in Series 1 that the Lee Family are kin to the Shelby family from their mother's side. It can be concluded that perhaps both of Thomas' parents are partially Romani Gypsies.

Who was the first wife of John Shelby?

• Martha Shelby was the first wife of John Shelby. She is the mother of four of John Shelby's children. Martha raised their children while he was away at war, and appears to have been a good mother and wife. She died before the first series begins.

How are the Shelbys related to the Lees?

• It is implied by their aunt, Polly, who is their father's sister and Thomas himself when he states in Series 1 that the Lee Family are kin to the Shelby family from their mother's side. It can be concluded that perhaps both of Thomas' parents are partially Romani Gypsies.

What did Thomas Shelby have after the war?

• After the War, he began experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Thomas in 1919.