Description
This listing offers an authentic original funeral card for Laurie O’Leary (1932–2005) — a well-known associate of the Kray twins and a prominent figure in London’s infamous Soho underworld during its most notorious era.
A long-time friend of Reggie and Ronnie Kray, O’Leary was deeply embedded in the East End scene that defined the 1960s criminal underworld. Beyond his connections to the Krays, he became a respected Soho club owner, publican, and businessman, moving effortlessly among gangsters, entertainers, and celebrities alike.
Issued only to mourners attending his 2005 funeral at the City of London Crematorium, this original card represents a genuine and extremely scarce piece of London gangland history — an important collectible for those interested in Britain’s most infamous underworld figures.
KEY FEATURES
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Authenticity: 100% original funeral card (not a reproduction)
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Historical Significance: Linked to Laurie O’Leary, close associate of the Kray twins and prominent Soho figure
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Provenance: Distributed exclusively at his funeral, City of London Crematorium, May 2005
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Condition: Very Good, light age-related handling only
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Rarity: Extremely scarce; very few known to exist
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Certificate: Supplied with Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
COLLECTORS’ NOTE
A trusted friend and confidant of the Kray twins, Laurie O’Leary occupied a unique place in London’s underworld — bridging the world of organised crime, show business, and Soho’s nightlife. His memoirs and reputation offer a rare insight into the golden age of the East End scene and the men who ruled it.
This original funeral card provides a direct and tangible link to that world — an essential centrepiece for any serious collection of true crime, Kray-related, or London gangland memorabilia.
