Are the Shelbys Gypsy in Peaky Blinders?

Are the Shelbys Gypsy in Peaky Blinders?

Thomas Shelby Williams 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.

Is Thomas Shelby a Romani?

Although many characters in the series are based on real-life historical figures, the Shelby family are entirely fictional and were created by Knight. Tommy Shelby is from a Romani family based in Birmingham. Murphy spent time with Romani people to prepare himself for the role.

Is the Shelby family Gypsy?

The Shelby Family is a small and wealthy family of Romani-Gypsy descent originating from Birmingham, England. While being a small family, their influence is large and extends over a large portion of Birmingham and London. The Shelby Family run the Peaky Blinders and their own company, Shelby Company Limited.

What are Gypsy last names?

Common Gypsy names. You may have Gypsy ancestry if your family tree includes common Gypsy surnames such as Boswell, Buckland, Codona, Cooper, Doe, Lee, Gray (or Grey), Hearn, Holland, Lee, Lovell, Smith, Wood, Young and Hearn.

Who are Thomas Shelby's siblings 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.

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.

Where did Tommy Shelby live most of his life?

• Thomas Michael Shelby was born in Birmingham, England around 1890 and grew up in the Small Heath neighborhood of Birmingham. He dated a woman of Italian descent during his 20s, but she died abruptly.

How is Thomas Shelby related to Johnny dogs?

• As to his heritage, Thomas claims that he is related to the Lee family on his mother's side and Johnny Dogs claims that Thomas's grandfather was a "king", most likely a King of the Gypsies. He is the second of the Shelby siblings. Tommy (left) with his brothers Arthur and John, in their soldier's uniforms during World War I, in 1914.