Great Train Robbery (1963)
The Great Train Robbery was a £2.6 million train robbery that took place on 8 August 1963 at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, Buckinghamshire. The gang was led by Bruce Reynolds (1931–2013).[1] Other members of the gang included Buster Edwards (1931–1994), Brian Field (1934–1979), Charlie Wilson (1932–1990), Ronnie Biggs (1929–2013), and Gordon Goody (1930–2016).
Great Train Robbery (1963) Media
Map of some places connected to the robbery
View from a footpath near Ledburn, Buckinghamshire over the West Coast Main Line, towards 'Sears Crossing' where robbers took control of a mail train during the Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963.
Men, right to left: Bruce Reynolds, John Daly, Terence Hogan, Michael Ball, and Charlie Wilson. Reynolds, Daly, and Wilson participated in the Great Train Robbery.
Memorial plaque to Mills and Whitby at Crewe railway station
Train Robbers Bridge Network Rail identification plate
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