Toby Robinson was Georgia Doyle's husband. The earlier Robinsons had worked in iron mines. Later, with the rise of the local steel industry, they joined the mills. The area gradually developed into a major hub for coal and iron distribution, driven by the demand for a port to ship materials from nearby mines. Middlesbrough was established as a port town linked to the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
With the development of the port came the inflow of drugs and illegal goods via the sea. Several gangs began to flourish in the area. Over time, as mining and steel industries continued to modernise, the Robinsons began losing their jobs and eventually drifted into gang activity. However, they remained on the periphery, occupying low-ranking roles.
Toby was an outlier in the Robinson family. From an early age, he showed a remarkable aptitude for learning. Eventually, he completed a diploma and secured a job in Hartlepool. He married there and went to live with his in-laws.
