Dark Britain

Author: Present History

Present History presents Dark Britain, a podcast that recounts the darkest parts of British history. Its Historical True Crime, if you will.Developed by Zachary Peatling and Chloe Storer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Genres: Education, True Crime

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Mary Carr: Queen of the Victorian Underworld
Episode 7
Thursday, 23 October, 2025

Mary Carr, a masterful con artist and pickpocket, led the notorious Forty Elephants — an all-female gang known for their daring heists, scams, and blackmail. Carr’s rise was born of necessity. One woman rose to prominence, commanding fear and respect in equal measure: Mary Carr, the formidable leader of the Forty Elephants — one of the most notorious all-female gangs in London’s history. Her story is one of resilience, cunning, and ruthless ambition, shaped by the unforgiving streets of Victorian London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.