David Blakely was a racing driver engaged to one woman and also in a relationship with Ruth Ellis. Ellis shot Blakely dead outside the Magdala pub, in front of witnesses.
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David Blakely
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Ruth Ellis bullet holes - 1st plaque
The naming error on the plaque is interesting. Derek Bentley (1933-53) was a ...
Ruth Ellis bullet holes - 2nd plaque
In 1954 Ruth Ellis shot David Blakely producing these bullet holes. Ruth Elli...
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