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The Night They Stopped the Mail: Inside the Great Train Robbery | The Missing Archive
In this episode of The Missing Archive, host Janice Logan investigates the infamous Great Train Robbery of August 7, 1963, a crime that redefined theft in British history. This true crime deep dive explores how fifteen men, led by Bruce Reynolds, hijacked a Royal Mail train near Ledburn, Buckinghamshire, stealing over £2.6 million—a sum equivalent to nearly £50 million today. The narrative moves beyond the sensational headlines to examine the meticulous planning, the inside information provided by 'The Ulsterman,' and the diverse criminal coalition that included experts like Roger Cordrey and…
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