Freddie Foreman, the notorious gangster, was furious when a Scots photographer arrived late for their scheduled photo shoot
London: So, there’s this wild story about a Scots photographer, Brian Anderson, who got on the wrong side of Freddie Foreman, a real-life gangster. You know, the kind of guy who inspired characters in movies. Brian was supposed to meet him for a photo shoot, but guess what? He showed up 45 minutes late!
Freddie, who’s 92 and has a reputation for being one of the UK’s most dangerous criminals, was not happy. He was sitting at a restaurant, enjoying his steak when Brian finally arrived. Can you imagine the tension? Freddie looked up and said, “You’re fu**ing late, mate.” Talk about a rough welcome!
But it didn’t end there. Brian was actually excited to photograph Freddie for his book on infamous gangsters. He had this vision of capturing the essence of the man who was once a big deal in London’s underworld. They ended up having a pretty good time together, recreating scenes from the movie “The Long Good Friday.”
They even took a snap in front of Tower Bridge, just like in the film. People around them were joking, asking Freddie if he’d “killed anyone lately.” He just laughed it off, saying, “Well, the night is still young.” It’s wild how casual he was about it!
After the shoot, Brian took Freddie home, and they stopped for KFC. Can you believe it? A gangster and a photographer grabbing fast food! They chatted about old times, and Brian even crashed on Freddie’s couch that night. He had a bit of a mishap, though, kicking a gold bullion door-stopper and waking Freddie up. Talk about a night to remember!
Freddie’s got quite the history, too. He was involved with the Krays and has a reputation for being a body disposer. He even wrote an autobiography where he admitted to some serious crimes. Brian thinks he’s the most notorious gangster around, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with that.
In the end, Brian’s experiences with gangsters have been a mix of danger and humor. He’s got stories for days, and his book, “Faces 2,” is out now. It’s a wild ride through the world of Britain’s toughest gangsters, and you won’t want to miss it!
