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The Great Train Robbery

The Great Train Robbery, 8th August 1963. Wanted Poster for Bruce Reynolds.
1963

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1963 Bruce Crime Criminal Robbery Stolen Theft Wanted


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The Great Train Robbery of 1963: A Notorious Criminal's Wanted Poster This wanted poster, dated August 8, 1963, marks the beginning of an infamous chapter in British criminal history: The Great Train Robbery. The poster features the image and description of Bruce Reynolds, one of the key figures involved in the daring heist. The Great Train Robbery was a meticulously planned theft that targeted a train carrying a substantial amount of money from a mail train traveling between Glasgow and London. The robbery took place on August 8, 1963, near Ledburn Tunnel in Buckinghamshire. The gang, led by Bruce Reynolds, managed to make off with £2.6 million (approximately £53 million in today's currency), making it one of the most successful train robberies in history. The wanted poster serves as a stark reminder of the criminal underworld that once thrived in the United Kingdom. Reynolds, who was described as a tall, dark-haired man with a scar above his left eyebrow, was one of the most wanted men in the country following the robbery. The poster offers a reward of £2,000 for any information leading to his capture. The Great Train Robbery was a turning point in British criminal history. It led to significant changes in the way that money was transported and secured, as well as increased public awareness and interest in the criminal underworld. The incident also inspired numerous films, books, and documentaries, keeping the memory of this daring heist alive for generations. This wanted poster is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the methods used by law enforcement to apprehend criminals and the public's fascination with the criminal underworld.

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