Peaky Blinders British gangster t-shirt. The Peaky Blinders were an urban street gang based in Birmingham, England, that operated from the end of the 19th century and after the First World War. The group, which grew out of the harsh economic deprivations of working class Britain, was composed largely of young men of lower to middle-classes. They derived social power from robbery, violence, racketeering, illegal bookmaking and the control of gambling. Soft ring-spun cotton tee. Clear high quality artwork by independent designers. Custom made and ships worldwide within 24 hours.