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38-619: The Cragg Vale Coiners , sometimes the Yorkshire Coiners , were a band of counterfeiters in England, based in Cragg Vale , near Hebden Bridge , West Riding of Yorkshire . They produced debased gold coins in the late 18th century to supplement small incomes from weaving . Led by "King" David Hartley, the Coiners obtained real coins from publicans , sometimes on the promise that they could "grow"

76-561: A 2016 episode of the BBC's Last Tango in Halifax , the story was part of an evening dinner conversation at Caroline McKenzie-Dawson's (played by Sarah Lancashire ) new house. One of the characters (Harry played by Paul Copley ) retold the story of the Cragg Vale Coiners and mentioned that Matthew Turnton was known to haunt the house. The story of David Hartley and the Coiners is the subject of

114-601: A Time in the Midlands (2002), Dead Man's Shoes (2004), Somers Town (2006), Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee (2009), and The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013). Meadows was born on 26 December 1972 in Uttoxeter , Staffordshire . In 1982, his father Arty, a lorry driver, discovered the body of Susan Maxwell , a child murder victim of Robert Black , and was initially a suspect in the murder case, which led to Meadows being bullied at school. Meadows moved to Nottingham when he

152-474: A filmmaker: "It was obviously about people Scorsese understood and had grown up with. It was the first time that I thought, 'Maybe you don't have to make a film about a genre, maybe you can make a film about your own life.' " Much of the content of his films is semi-autobiographical and based on his experiences in Uttoxeter. Twenty Four Seven was inspired by his youth, both at a boxing club, and also playing in

190-1021: A gang of weavers and land-workers to embark upon a revolutionary criminal enterprise that will capsize the economy and become the biggest fraud in British history. Meadows frequently collaborates with various actors and film crew members. Though he writes and directs all his work, for many of his films the splits the writing credits with another party, with the two credited jointly as writers. He has worked twice with Toby Kebbell , Frank Harper , and Bob Hoskins . He has worked three times with Stephen Graham , Joe Gilgun , Rosamund Hanson , Chanel Cresswell , Perry Benson , and Michael Socha , and at least four times with Paddy Considine , Vicky McClure , Andrew Shim (who also had cameo roles in Dead Man's Shoes and The Stairwell ), Thomas Turgoose , and Jo Hartley . Paul Fraser [a childhood friend] has been Meadows' co-writer and contributor for all of his films except his This

228-400: A local football club. Despite some huge losses, the club's coach never lost faith in them. A Room for Romeo Brass was also inspired by his youth. After Paul Fraser — his best friend, neighbour and future writing partner – had a bad accident and was bound to his bed for two years, Meadows instead hung around with some of the town's more undesirable characters. Dead Man's Shoes is based on

266-457: A nine-year old, and how the experience has undoubtedly influenced his work. In 2021 the BBC announced that Meadows is to direct a tv series based on a novel by Benjamin Myers and produced by Element Pictures. The Gallows Pole is a period drama set against the backdrop of the coming industrial revolution in 18th century Yorkshire. The drama follows the enigmatic King David Hartley, as he assembles

304-529: A product is authentic. The EUIPO Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights has developed an anti-counterfeiting technology guide, to address the lack of information on technology solutions available on the market and help companies improve their protection against counterfeiting. In this guide, the main anti-counterfeiting technologies currently on the market are described, and classified into five main categories: The International Standard Organization has also published standards related to

342-530: A researched novel entitled The Gallows Pole by author Ben Myers , published in 2017. It received a Roger Deakin award for writing concerned with "natural history, landscape and environment" and won the Walter Scott Prize 2018. The novel has been translated into several languages. Director Shane Meadows adapted the novel as a BBC television drama , co-produced by Element Pictures and A24 , first broadcast on BBC Two on 31 May 2023. The popularity of

380-573: Is England 86 (set in 1986), aired on Channel 4 in September 2010). A second series, This is England 88 (set in 1988) was aired in December 2011. A third and final series, This Is England '90 (set in 1990), was originally due to be broadcast in December 2012, but in July 2012, Shane Meadows announced that the production had been put on hold in order for him to complete his documentary about The Stone Roses , and

418-806: Is a printing industry specialty, focused on creating legal documents which are difficult to forge. Counterfeit goods are products that illegally use a registered trademark on items identical or similar to the original, designed to mislead buyers into thinking they are purchasing authentic products. Similarly, pirated goods infringe copyright , typically involving unauthorized reproductions or distributions of copyrighted works, such as movies, music, or software. The exact definitions of both counterfeit and pirated goods can vary by country, depending on local intellectual property laws. The colloquial terms "dupe " (short for "duplicate") or "knockoff " are often used interchangeably with "counterfeit," though they have different meanings. Dupes and knockoffs generally mimic

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456-491: Is a form of fraud , and is often a key technique in the execution of identity theft . Uttering is a term in United States law for the forgery of non-official documents, such as a trucking company's time and weight logs. Questioned document examination is a scientific process for investigating many aspects of various documents, and is often used to examine the provenance and verity of a suspected forgery. Security printing

494-467: Is currency that is produced without the legal sanction of the state or government; this is a crime in all jurisdictions of the world. The United States Secret Service , mostly known for its guarding-of-officials task, was initially organized primarily to combat the counterfeiting of U.S. dollars in the wake of the American Civil War . Both sides had printed counterfeit notes in attempts to destabilize

532-465: Is out of reach for many people, not just because of international sanctions and low wages, but because exclusivity is built into its business model. Social and cultural forces are driving the unique fashion scene. In particular, social media has a huge influence on over these markets giving people images of things they can't own and further fueling the desire to obtains certain " hyped " items by any means accessible. Designers have even begun to acknowledge

570-464: Is renamed "David Hawksworth" and is portrayed, through manipulated photography, by the actor Keith Patrick. The Chumbawamba song, "Snip Snip Snip", from the album Shhh , is inspired by the story of the Cragg Coiners. The story of the coiners is told in a song called "King of the Coiners" written by UK singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Tilston and released on his 2008 album Ziggurat . During

608-510: The Department of Defense 's supply chain. Counterfeit culture is the thriving markets surrounding fake streetwear . Most commonly, these markets originate out of areas where the inability to buy popular streetwear brands has fueled more sophisticated markets for counterfeit goods. These markets have spawned the emergence of a tribe of widely available copycat brands. In countries like North Korea and Russia where trade sanctions were imposed in

646-666: The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services in March 2011 revealed over 1,800 cases of suspected counterfeit electronic parts within more than 1 million defense-related products. A follow-up report in 2012 found that counterfeit parts came "overwhelmingly from China." By 2022, concerns over counterfeit components in the supply chain persisted, notably affecting the F-35 fighter jets . In 2023, Forbes reported that Chinese materials, components, and software were still present in

684-411: The trend of counterfeit culture by referencing fake or knock-off goods in their designs. This brought counterfeit culture into the realm of popular culture and has essentially shifted global acceptance towards becoming more lenient of these products as an appropriate alternative. Anti-counterfeiting technologies are added to products or their packaging to allow consumers or inspectors to check whether

722-623: The 2007 Flourish Festival, held annually in Uttoxeter, to mark the release of This is England (a film set in 1983). His second feature-length film, Twenty Four Seven , won several awards at film festivals, including the Douglas Hickox award at the British Independent Film Awards and Best Screenplay at the Thessaloniki Film Festival . Dead Man's Shoes , his sixth film, and third starring Paddy Considine ,

760-727: The EU, imports of counterfeit and pirated products reached as high as €119 billion (approximately $ 134 billion), accounting for up to 5.8% of total imports that year. The increase in counterfeit goods sales, driven by the rise of globalized supply chains and e-commerce, is enabled through the use of small packages, sometimes referred to as de minimis shipments . Counterfeit goods purchased from e-commerce websites or social media apps are shipped in small packages to bypass customs inspections and exploit de minimis benefits, such as duty-free imports and expedited customs processing, allowing them to reach buyers directly. In 2023, 92% of counterfeit seizures in

798-620: The Telescopes and now fronts the Leisure Society . The majority of Meadows' films have been set in the Midlands . While they recall the kitchen sink realism of filmmakers such as Mike Leigh and Alan Clarke , their use of autobiographical material and popular music soundtracks were influenced by Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets , the film which Meadows has credited with inspiring him to become

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836-469: The U.S. involved small packages. China (including Hong Kong) is a major source of counterfeit goods, responsible for an estimated 80% of the world’s counterfeits, contributing over 1.5% to its GDP, and accounting for 84% of all counterfeit items seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2023. Other significant sources include India, Thailand, the Philippines, Turkey, Vietnam, Colombia, Mexico, and

874-468: The United Arab Emirates. The most frequently seized counterfeit items are footwear, clothing, leather goods, and electrical machinery and electronic equipment. In 2023, apparel and accessories made up 26.2% of the counterfeit goods seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Counterfeit components are also present in the military supply chain. A report from an investigation initiated by

912-673: The actors were still waiting for confirmation as to when filming would start. The series was finally broadcast in September 2015, and was met with critical acclaim. Phil Harrison of The Guardian stated: "Shane Meadows has once again elicited some remarkable performances from his actors and the result is emotionally draining for everyone who has taken these characters to our hearts." Morgan Jeffery of Digital Spy also wrote that "...all things considered, this series - this saga - remains an astounding accomplishment from Meadows and co-writer Jack Thorne." In an interview for his 2019 series The Virtues , Meadows opened up about abuse he suffered as

950-478: The counterfeit coins had French, Spanish or Portuguese designs. The success of the Cragg Coiners was in part due to the remoteness of the isolated region of Yorkshire where they operated. In 1769, William Dighton (or Deighton), a public official, investigated the possibilities of a counterfeiting gang in Cragg Vale. A coiner by the name of James Broadbent betrayed the gang by turning King's evidence and revealing

988-663: The gang's existence and operations to authorities. Dighton had Hartley arrested. Isaac Hartley, "King" David's brother, engineered a plan to have Dighton murdered, with a number of coiners subscribing a total of 100 guineas in support of the plan. On 10 November 1769, two farm hands employed by the Coiners, Matthew Normanton and Robert Thomas, ambushed Dighton in Halifax and shot him dead in Bull Close Lane. Charles Watson-Wentworth (the Marquess of Rockingham and former Prime Minister )

1026-472: The implementation of anti-counterfeiting solutions, including ISO 12931 and ISO 22381 . Shane Meadows Shane Meadows (born 26 December 1972) is an English director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in independent film, most notably the cult film This Is England (2006) and its three sequels (2010–2015). Meadows' other films include Small Time (1996), Twenty Four Seven (1997), A Room for Romeo Brass (1999), Once Upon

1064-406: The investment by smelting the original metals with base ores. They "clipped" the edges of genuine coins , leaving them only very slightly smaller, and collected the shavings. They then melted down the shavings to produce metal for counterfeits. Designs were punched into the blank "coins" with a hammer and a "coining kit". The coiners then had their accomplices place the fakes into circulation. Most of

1102-499: The more unpleasant side of his youth in Uttoxeter. It was inspired by a close friend who had been bullied, developed a drug problem and then committed suicide. Meadows said "I couldn't believe that, going back ten years later, he had been totally forgotten in the town – it was as if he had never existed. I was filled with anger against the people who had bullied and pushed the drugs on him, and with despair at what drugs had done to that small community". Five of Meadows' films were shown at

1140-422: The other's economy, an example of economic warfare . Counterfeit government bonds are public debt instruments that are produced without legal sanction, with the intention of "cashing them in" for authentic currency or using them as collateral to secure loans or lines of credit through legitimate channels. Forgery is the process of making facsimiles or adapting documents with the intention to deceive. It

1178-409: The past to prevent the importation of popular brands, demand was stimulated for available counterfeit alternatives. The economic standing of a country or region also contributed to the demand for these products as the average consumer can't afford luxury prices but will gain the same social impact purchasing a knock-off whose quality is almost indistinguishable from the original's. Luxury streetwear

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1216-756: The physical look of other products without copying the brand name or logo of a trademarked item, unlike counterfeits. Despite this distinction, counterfeits are frequently misleadingly marketed as dupes. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ), the presence of counterfeit goods in global trade has grown substantially. In 2005, counterfeit and illegally copied products accounted for up to $ 200 billion in international trade. This figure rose to $ 250 billion by 2007, representing 1.95% of world trade, up from 1.85% in 2000. By 2019, counterfeit and pirated goods made up approximately 2.5% of global trade, valued at an estimated $ 464 billion. In

1254-576: The series led to a large surge in visitors to the nearby large village of Mytholmroyd , and the smaller Heptonstall where most of the Shane Meadows series was filmed. In 2023 a stage play, The Coiner's Wife , about the Cragg Vale Coiners was written by Maurice Claypole as part of the 37 Plays project instigated by the Royal Shakespeare Company and published in February 2023. It focuses on

1292-735: The story of Grace Hartley, wife of "King" David Hartley. According to a synopsis, the play presents the events from a woman's point of view. "The Coiner's Wife" is to be performed at The Halifax Playhouse in July 2024. Counterfeiting Counterfeit products are often made to take advantage of the higher value of the original product, typically using lower-quality materials or production methods. Counterfeit food, drinks, medicines, and personal care products can contain harmful or inactive ingredients, causing anything from mild issues to serious, life-threatening. Counterfeit footwear, clothing, and accessories have been found to contain high levels of lead , arsenic , and phthalates . Counterfeit money

1330-497: The subject of a children's novel Gold Pieces by Phyllis Bentley . The story is seen through the eyes of a fictitious 12-year-old boy who lives nearby and who befriends the son of David Hartley. All the places and the main characters such as David Hartley and William Dighton are given their real names. Gold Pieces was reprinted in 2007. The story of the gang was used as a basis in the independently published graphic novel, The Last Coiner , written by Peter M. Kershaw. David Hartley

1368-464: Was 20. Meadows enrolled on a Performing Arts course at Burton College , where he first met friend and future collaborator Paddy Considine . Amongst other things, they formed the band She Talks to Angels (inspired by a Black Crowes song of the same name ), with Meadows as vocalist and Considine as drummer. Lead guitarist in She Talks To Angels was Nick Hemming , who was also a member of

1406-457: Was nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Film. His seventh film This is England , won the British Independent Film Awards 2006 for best British independent film. Meadows was presented with the award by Sylvester Stallone and used the occasion to announce that he was to be a father. This is England also won a BAFTA for Best British Film. The film has since had a series of sequels adapted into television serials. The first series, This

1444-535: Was tasked with hunting down the killers. He had 30 coiners arrested by Christmas Day. David Hartley was hanged at ' York Tyburn ' near York on 28 April 1770, and buried in the village of Heptonstall , West Riding of Yorkshire . His brother Isaac escaped the authorities and lived until 1815. Dighton's murderers were also caught and hanged, Thomas on 6 August 1774 and Normanton on 15 April 1775. Other Coiners included John Wilcock, Thomas Clayton, Matthew Normanton, Thomas Spencer and James Oldfield. The Cragg Coiners were

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