Originally shared by Adam “Bison Court” D
“Look, Guv. Sure I’d rather cut a purse, or hold a carriage at gunpoint for all their gold and fineries, but a blood’s got to eat, and wigs is good trade if you know the right fence.”
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-elaborate-wigsnatching-schemes-of-the-18th-century
The Atlas Obscura is a great source for all kind of stories
oh my god
John
You’ve got to stop the presses, John
Yes, I KNOW it’s last minute,
But listen you NEED this new gang type
That towering monstrosity in the last pic. Absolutely glorious. 10/10 would steal with a fishing pole.
Hey, these aren’t just monkeys, these are “fine” monkeys
Is this real history or fiction? I can’t tell. It seems reasonable enough that it could be true but it could also be hogwash.
Atlas Obscura is usually the real deal. They cite their sources throughout.