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The Guv'nor: The Autobiography of Lenny McLean

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Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of twenty-five years, Lenny never gave up - and went on to be found not guilty. Thanks to the conversations between Lenny and his 'book man' Peter Gerrard, the parts of his life that were not revealed before are now within these pages to be enjoyed and treasured by generations of his admirers. Lenny's trade was a violent one, and some of his friends may not always have been on the right side of the law, but they are all alike in remembering the same man whose heart was as big as his fists were strong. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of twenty-five years, Lenny never gave up – and went on to be found not guilty.

Ever since it was published, fans of Lenny have been clamouring to know more and more about this legendary figure.

We have not put our digital content behind a paywall or membership scheme as we think the benefits of an independent, local publication should be available to everyone living in our area. This is not a story glorifying violence, but a tale of one man's triumph against almost insurmountable odds, in a battle that Len fights everyday for himself, and to put'steam on the table' for his wife and kids, whom he loves more than life itself.

An interesting read, but like most criminals they don't think they are doing any wrong and see all Police as snakes who should just let them be criminals because they aren't hurting "straights". Roman Road LDN is an independent news and culture publication for Bow and its surrounding areas of Mile End, Globe Town, Fish Island and Hackney Wick in East London. As he looks back on his life, these transcripts reveal Lenny's humour and charm as well as the volatility that made him one of the most notorious figures ever to emerge from the East End. My grandfather was an amateur bare-knuckled fighter and got a head injury, which made him violent so he had to be put into a mental hospital for the rest of his life. He was known to have lost several fights, although he always maintained that he had never lost a fight "on the cobbles" or outside the ring.I have to say I was astonished to learn that he was only 49 when he passed, anytime I saw pictures of him I always thought he was around 20 years older, but then no wonder, looking at the game he was involved in. Son, treat kindness with kindness, he pronounced in that gravelly, stentorian tone--an admirable sentiment I thought--and violence with EXTREME violence!

THIS IS THE CLASSIC BOOK THAT STARTED AN ENTIRE GENRE – THE STORY OF THE MOST ICONIC HARDMAN OF THEM ALL. Watching the YouTube clips gives one a sense of the great strength and brutishness of McLean, and you do wonder what impact he would have had if he’d been allowed to fight in licensed boxing. A 20 year old Lenny McLean against another East End golden boy, the 30 year old Billy Walker, on the verge of retirement, would have sold out several times over. After deciding to retire from the violent life, Len turned his hand to acting, debuting in the series "The Knock". Lenny McLean inspired fear in many, but respect from all, as he became a bare-knuckle fighting legend.However, as Kelly explains, unfortunately her father’s moods were not just drink-related, but stemmed from his unhappy and abusive childhood and possibly from undiagnosed mental health issues as well. He gave me directions, and even offered to stand in his garden until I drove past so I wouldn’t miss the turning.

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