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3 de may. de 2024 · Great Train Robbery, (August 8, 1963), in British history, the armed robbery of £2,600,000 (mostly in used bank notes) from the Glasgow–London Royal Mail Train, near Bridego Bridge north of London. The 15 holdup men, wearing helmets, ski masks, and gloves, were aided by two accomplices—an anonymous.
2 de may. de 2024 · Ronnie Biggs was a British criminal who was involved in the Great Train Robbery (1963) and later became a fugitive from justice. On August 8, 1963, Biggs and 14 other men stopped the Glasgow–London Royal Mail Train near Bridego Bridge, north of London, and stole £2.6 million.
Hace 3 días · The Great Train Robbery is one of, if not the most famous heist in British history. In the early hours of Thursday, 8 August 1963, a post office train from Glasgow carrying a valuable cargo of High Value Packets of money trundled along the tracks heading for London Euston Station. The ‘Up Special’ train continued its journey peacefully ...
21 de abr. de 2024 · Hairdresser-cum-bank robber “Alphonse” Askett is briefed by his gang boss via a series of bizarre and improbable hi-tech communications devices. After the robbery they return to the deserted country mansion where they stashed the loot only to find that it’s been turned into the new St Trinian’s School for Girls.
9 de may. de 2024 · A massive manhunt was launched in August 1964 when one of the so-called Great Train Robbers escaped from prison. Charlie Wilson, 32, was apparently freed from Winson Green Prison in...
8 de may. de 2024 · The Great Train Robbery sent shockwaves through British society, capturing the public's imagination and sparking intense media coverage. The brazenness of the crime, coupled with the daring escape of the perpetrators, made headlines around the world. But as the dust settled, the true cost of the robbery became apparent.
2 de may. de 2024 · A gang of robbers attacked a Royal Mail train heading between Glasgow and London, making off with £2.6 million (equivalent to around £53 million today). The gang tampered with signals to stop...
