In Popular Culture
- "Piranha Brothers", Monty Python sketch
- The Krays, 1990 film
- The 'Two Rons' characters in "The Management" series of sketches and spin-off series featuring UK comedians Hale and Pace
- The former singer of The Smiths and solo artist Morrissey mentions each Kray brother by name in his song "The Last of the Famous International Playboys" saying, "Reggie Kray do you know my name?" and "Ronnie Kray do you know my face?". It is also said that he sent a wreath to Ronnie Kray's funeral.
- In series 2 (2010) of the show Whitechapel, the various murders and crimes that are committed were based on those perpetrated by the Krays.
- Ray Davies repeats the line "...and don't forget the Kray twins" in his song "London", later adding, "very dangerous people those Kray twins".
- Our Story, by Reggie & Ronnie Kray (1989) – ISBN 0-330-30818-1
- Born Fighter, by Reggie Kray (1991) – ISBN 0-09-987810-0
- My Story, by Ronnie Kray (1994) – ISBN 0-330-33507-3
- A Way of Life: Over Thirty Years of Blood, Sweat and Tears, by Reggie Kray (2001) – ISBN 0-330-48511-3
- The Krays Not Guilty Your Honour (2012), by JH Gaines
- Ronnie Kray is mentioned in Blur's song Charmless Man ("I think he'd like to have been Ronnie Kray...").
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