An Introduction to Peaky Blinders Family Tree: The Shelby Family

Peaky Blinders is a gangster crime drama that focuses on the Shelby family, a gangster family of Irish descent, who continue to expand the family's power through violent means under the leadership of their leader, Tommy Shelby. It has been highly publicized from its first season, when it was first released in 2013, to its sixth season in 2022. However, a large number of characters have appeared in the six seasons, which may confuse some viewers about the relationships between the characters. But don't worry, this post will introduce you to the main characters in it with our self-made Peaky Blinders family tree, so read on!

• Part 1. Introduction of Peaky Blinders
• Part 2. Shelby Family Tree in Peaky Blinders
• Part 3. How to Make a Shelby Family Tree
• Part 4. FAQs

Part 1. Introduction of Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders is a series of underworld crime dramas with six seasons produced by the BBC in 2013. It mainly tells the story of a blood-soaked gangster in Birmingham, England, after World War I. The gangster gradually grows in power and eventually becomes legitimized under the leadership of the male protagonist, Tommy Shelby. The play not only shows the internal struggles of the gangster family and the complex relationship between the family members but also reflects the background of British society at that time.

The following is a synopsis of the first season of Peaky Blinders:

The background is set in 1919 in Birmingham, England. After the end of World War I, society was in turmoil, affected by the war, and gangsters rose. This story mainly centers around the legendary Shelby family, the Peaky Blinders. Peaky Blinders family members sewed razor blades into the brims of their hats as a weapon and to symbolize their identity. The leader of the family, Tommy Shelby, has gradually consolidated his position with wisdom and means in an underclass of veterans, revolutionaries, and criminals.

Each season of Peaky Blinders is full of suspense and surprises, allowing viewers to enjoy a visual feast and deeply feel the people’s living conditions and mentality in that era. Since its first broadcast, it has been loved by many viewers for its unique narrative style and excellent storyline.

Part 2. Shelby Family Tree in Peaky Blinders

The key characters in Meet the Robinsons include the following.

Above, we mainly introduce the drama Peaky Blinders. In this section, we'll learn about the Shelby family through our self-made family tree of the Shelby family in the Peaky Blinders. If you're interested in this series and want to learn more about the members of this family, please keep checking out the family tree created in MindOnMap and the detailed descriptions below!

The Peaky Blinders family name is Shelby, which begins with Mr.Shelby and his wife, Birdie Boswell, a gypsy princess. The couple had two children: a son, Arthur Shelby Sr., and a daughter, Elizabeth Pollyanna ‘Polly’ Gray. (née Shelby)

The following is a detailed introduction to the main characters of the Shelby family tree in Peaky Blinders. You can also use the good family tree maker MindOnMap through the link shared above to better understand the relationships of Shelby's family members.

Arthur William Shelby Jr.

The eldest son of Arthur Shelby Sr. and the Deputy Vice President at Shelby Company Limited. His personality is impulsive and violent. He was injured in the war and had severe PTSD, sometimes emotionally unstable but loyal to the family.

Thomas Michael Shelby (Tommy)

The second oldest in the family and the head of the Shelby family. He is wise, calm, and ruthless externally, but he cares about his friends and family internally. With excellent leadership skills, he has led the family to become one of the most influential gangsters in Britain.

John Michael Shelby

The third in the family. He is straightforward and lacks initiative, but he always thinks about the family's interests and often participates in various activities, playing an essential role in the family. He was unfortunately shot dead in an ambush.

Ada Thorne (née Shelby)

She is the younger sister in the family, thoughtful but rebellious. She is the only member of the Shelby family who is not involved in the family business. However, while not directly involved, her presence profoundly affects family members.

Polly Gray (née Shelby)

She was the matriarch of the Shelby family and Arthur Shelby Sr.'s elder sister. She is intelligent, stable, controlling, and the family's financial controller. In addition, she knows the rules of the gangster and has insight into the family's affairs.

Michael Gray)

He was Polly Gray's son. After being separated for many years, he returned to the family and gradually became an important figure in the family business. However, his growing ambition to take power led to conflict with Thomas and his death.

Part 3. How to Make a Shelby Family Tree

In this part, we will create the Shelby family tree in Peaky Blinders using MindOnMap. This free and easy-to-use family tree maker has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy for even beginners to create family trees and a variety of other diagrams. It is available in both online and downloadable versions and is compatible with Windows and Mac.

Below are the steps for you to use it.

Part 4. FAQs