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Guv'nor and Me: My Life with Lenny McLean

Guv'nor and Me: My Life with Lenny McLean

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John The Neck Houchin was the right-hand man to The Guvnor himself, Lenny McLean. He trained daily in the gym to achieve his huge bulk and neck, all 23 inches of it, to frighten troublemakers. He was an enforcer for the Krays and the Richardsons and worked together regularly to sort out whatever needed sorting. This book is a new insider take from one of the most notorious characters of the time, full of chippy dialogue, gangster banter, the biggest brawls, old-school honor codes, and pithy reflection on the changing times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Publisher: Ebury Publishing


Lenny McLean, John "The Neck" Houchin, is a legendary figure who has been the right-hand man to The Guvnor himself. He has now decided to share his story for the first time. John dedicated himself to rigorous training in the gym, striving to attain the massive bulk and impressive neck, measuring 23 inches, that would instill fear in troublemakers. As enforcers for the Krays and the Richardsons, he worked closely together for many years, handling any issues that arose. This book offers a unique insider perspective from one of the most notorious characters of the era. It is filled with witty dialogue, gangster banter, epic brawls, old-school honor codes, and insightful reflections on the changing times, encompassing the transition from the tough men to the high life.

Lenny McLean, John "The Neck" Houchin, is a legendary figure who has been the right-hand man to The Guvnor himself. He has now decided to share his story for the first time. John dedicated himself to rigorous training in the gym, striving to attain the massive bulk and impressive neck, measuring 23 inches, that would instill fear in troublemakers. As enforcers for the Krays and the Richardsons, he worked closely together for many years, handling any issues that arose. This book offers a unique insider perspective from one of the most notorious characters of the era. It is filled with witty dialogue, gangster banter, epic brawls, old-school honor codes, and insightful reflections on the changing times, encompassing the transition from the tough men to the high life.

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 233 x 197 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529107036

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