Great Train Robbery Confidential

Author : Graham Satchwell
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-04
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780750993463

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Great Train Robbery Confidential by Graham Satchwell Pdf

In 1981, Detective Inspector Satchwell was the officer in charge of the case against Train Robber Tom Wisbey and twenty others. The case involved massive thefts from mail trains – similar to the Great Train Robbery of 1963 where £2.6 million was taken and only £400,000 ever recovered. Thirty years later their paths crossed again and an unlikely partnership was formed, with the aim of revealing the truth about the Great Train Robbery. This book reassesses the known facts about one of the most infamous crimes in modern history from the uniquely qualified insight of an experienced railway detective, presenting new theories alongside compelling evidence and correcting the widely accepted lies and half-truths surrounding this story.

Author : Lee Sturley
Publisher : Random House
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781473503977

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The Secret Train Robber by Lee Sturley Pdf

The Crime of the Century. The biggest train heist in Britain’s history. The Great Train Robbery. In the early hours of Thursday, 8th August 1963, a fifteen-strong gang stole £2.6 million (£45 million of today’s money) from the Glasgow to London mail train at Sears Crossing, Buckinghamshire. The crime was so epic; every single development of the case was followed tirelessly by the press. Countless books have since been published and, even today, films, television dramas and documentaries continue to study the smallest of details of one of the most daring and cleverly concocted criminal plans of all-time. Much of the gang were later captured and paid the price with lengthy jail sentences. But 50 years on, many still question who the real mastermind behind the plot. For years most people accepted that Bruce Reynolds was but is that really the case? One man knows the answer and the true identity of the man behind the robbery all too well. In this engrossing biography, the only living person who personally knows the real mastermind revisits the Great Train Robbery and rewrites history as we know it. Full of explosive, fresh revelations, The Secret Train Robber sees the final piece of the puzzle firmly set in place and the name of one of Britain’s most sophisticated criminal minds ever is finally revealed.

Author : Michael Crichton
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804171281

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The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park comes classic historical thriller about Victorian London’s most notorious gold heist. London, 1855, when lavish wealth and appalling poverty exist side by side, one mysterious man navigates both worlds with perfect ease. Edward Pierce preys on the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates the crime of his century. Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England’s industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, but studded with all the suspense and style of fiction, here is a classic historical thriller, set a decade before the age of dynamite—yet nonetheless explosive…

Author : Andrew Cook
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780752492223

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The Great Train Robbery by Andrew Cook Pdf

The Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of the most infamous crimes in British history. The bulk of the money stolen (equivalent to over £40 million today) has never been recovered, and there has not been a single year since 1963 when one aspect of the crime or its participants has not been featured in the media. Despite the wealth and extent of this coverage, a host of questions have remained unanswered: Who was behind the robbery? Was it an inside job? And who got away with the crime of the century? Fifty years of selective falsehood and fantasy has obscured the reality of the story behind the robbery. The fact that a considerable number of the original investigation and prosecution files on those involved and alleged to have been involved were closed, in many cases until 2045, has only served to muddy the waters still further. Now, through Freedom of Information requests and the exclusive opening of many of these files, Andrew Cook reveals a new picture of the crime and its investigation that, at last, provides answers to many of these questions.

Author : Nick Russell-Pavier,Stewart Richards
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780297864400

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The Great Train Robbery by Nick Russell-Pavier,Stewart Richards Pdf

Definitive account of the famous 1963 Great Train Robbery - and its aftermath. In the early hours of Thursday 8th August 1963 at rural Cheddington in Buckinghamshire, £2.6 million (£50 million today) in unmarked £5, £1 and 10-shilling notes was stolen from the Glasgow to London nightmail train in a daring and brilliantly executed operation lasting just 46 minutes. Quickly dubbed the crime of the century, it has captured the imagination of the public and the world's media for 50 years, taking its place in British folklore and giving birth to the myths of The Great Train Robbery. Ronnie Biggs, Buster Edwards and Bruce Reynolds became household names. But what really happened? This is the story of four talented villains who took the criminal world by storm, of the 'perfect crime'. It is also the story of ruthless policemen, determined to hunt the robbers down and to make sure nobody slipped through the net, not even the innocent. It is the story of an Establishment under siege, and of one mistake which cost the robbers 307 years in prison. Fifty years later, here is the story set out in full for the first time, a true-life crime thriller, and also a vivid slice of British social history.

Author : Andrew Cook
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781803990705

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No Case to Answer by Andrew Cook Pdf

In the early hours of Thursday, 8 August 1963, sixteen masked men ambushed the Glasgow–Euston mail train at Sears Crossing in Buckinghamshire. Making off with a record haul of £2.6 million, the robbers received approximately £150,000 each (over £2 million in today's money). While twelve of the robbers were jailed over the next five years, four were never brought to justice – they evaded arrest and thirty-year prison sentences, and lived out the rest of their lives in freedom. In stark contrast to the likes of Ronnie Biggs, Buster Edwards and Bruce Reynolds, they became neither household names nor tabloid celebrities. Who were these men? How did they escape detection for so long? And how, almost sixty years later, are their names still not common knowledge? In No Case to Answer, Andrew Cook gathers and examines decades of evidence and lays it out end to end. It's time for you to draw your own conclusions.

Author : David C. Hanrahan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Train robberies
ISBN : 0709090404

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The First Great Train Robbery by David C. Hanrahan Pdf

In May 1855, the citizens of Victorian Great Britain were shocked to read in their morning edition of The Times that 12,000 pounds worth of gold bars and other valuables had been stolen from a train travelling between London and Paris--without explosives or violence! Who did it and how was a great mystery which was finally solved.

Author : Brenda Haugen,Natalie Rosinsky
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Thieves
ISBN : 9780756543600

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The Great Train Robbery by Brenda Haugen,Natalie Rosinsky Pdf

Shout and we'll kill you! Threats and violence were part of the Great Train Robbery of 1963. Its loot was, at that time, the largest amount of cash ever stolen in Britain. The Crime of the Century seemed to be perfectly planned and executed, but police aimed to show that they'd find those involved and bring them to justice. Would they succeed or would the daring criminals involved in the crime escape with the cash?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Train robberies
ISBN : OCLC:931108552

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The Great Train Robbery by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Gosling,Dennis B. Craig
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Criminals
ISBN : NYPL:33433045176801

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The Great Train Robbery by John Gosling,Dennis B. Craig Pdf

A former Scotland Yard superintendent and a veteran Fleet Street crime reporter give an account of the daring 1963 robbery of $7 million from a Royal Mail train on its way from Glasgow to London.

Author : ANONYMOUS
Publisher : THE PUBLISHER
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Great Train Robbery: The Daring Heist That Shocked Victorian England by ANONYMOUS Pdf

The Great Train Robbery is a captivating account of the infamous heist that took place in Victorian England. This gripping true story delves into the audacious plan, meticulous execution, and shocking aftermath of one of the most daring crimes of the era. Set in the 19th century, the book explores the events leading up to the robbery, involving secret meetings, meticulous planning, and the assembly of a skilled crew. It then details the night of the heist itself, with the robbery in motion and the daring getaway that followed. As the police investigation unfolds, false leads and dead-ends complicate the pursuit of the culprits. The ensuing media frenzy and intense public interest add further complexity to the case. Mysterious identities, possible suspects, and underground connections create an air of intrigue and suspense. The book also examines the impact of the robbery on public opinion, the consequences for the railway company, and the enduring cultural legacy and folklore that emerged from the event. The unsolved mysteries surrounding the missing loot, the fate of the gang members, and conspiracy theories are explored, leading to the dramatic trial and verdict. With the revelation of new evidence and the unmasking of the mastermind, the line between myth and reality is blurred. The book concludes by examining the lasting impact of the heist on crime history, its influence on literature, music, and art, and the enduring fascination that persists to this day. Throughout the retrospective investigation, persistent unanswered questions and puzzling enigmas keep readers engaged, highlighting the enduring mysteries that continue to captivate our imagination.

Author : Barry Rider
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781802201369

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A Research Agenda for Organised Crime by Barry Rider Pdf

This insightful Research Agenda explores the varied manifestations of organised crime, both on the street and through transnational enterprises, and reveals its impact on the integrity of the financial system. Leading academics identify measures which would disrupt and discourage these threats, however sophisticated, and consider avenues for future research.

Author : Wensley Clarkson
Publisher : Ad Lib Publishers Ltd
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781913543914

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Secret Narco by Wensley Clarkson Pdf

This is the extraordinary story of how Charlie Wilson – renowned as one of the leaders of the Great Train Robbery gang – turned his back on so-called traditional crime to become the underworld’s original narco by helping to mastermind a multi-billion dollar drugs network in partnership with the original cocaine cowboy, Pablo Escobar. Wilson secretly helped turn cocaine into the Western world’s number one recreational drug of choice. Secret Narco unravels the bullet riddled, never-before-told history of South Londoner Wilson’s cocaine empire and his forays into the deadliest killing fields of all: South America. Bestselling author Wensley Clarkson’s meticulously researched story features interviews with many of Wilson’s friends, family members and enemies on both sides of the law enforcement divide, as well as associates of Pablo Escobar. .br> Secret Narco also reveals the final, tragic circumstances behind Wilson and Escobar’s bloody deaths, and how their twisted ‘partnership’ proved that gangsters never rest in peace.

Author : Geoff Platt
Publisher : Wharncliffe
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781473857469

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The Great Train Robbery and the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad by Geoff Platt Pdf

The amazing true story of one of Great Britain’s most notorious heists and the crack team that brought the perpetrators to justice. On August 8, 1963, a group of fifteen men dressed in military uniforms stopped the Royal Mail train running between Glasgow and London at Sears Crossing in Ledburn. The gang uncoupled the engine and first two cars, drove them to a different location, and then disappeared with one hundred and twenty mailbags containing more than £2.5 million in used banknotes. A number of books have already been published about England’s infamous Great Train Robbery, but until now, little has been written about the intensive police investigation and the intrepid team that hunted down the criminals responsible. In this riveting true crime chronicle, author, journalist, and former police detective Geoff Platt explores the execution and aftermath of the brazen criminal enterprise that British newspapers dubbed “the Crime of the Century.” He introduces readers to members of the elite Flying Squad organized by “the Old Grey Fox,” Det. Chief Superintendent Tommy Butler, and details step by step, the organization and execution of the massive police inquiry, and exposes the mistakes that hindered the robbers and the investigators alike. In addition, Platt compares the methods used more than fifty years ago with contemporary crime fighting and forensic techniques to explore how the same investigation would most likely be run today. A fascinating study of crime and detection, The Great Train Robbery and the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad shines a brilliant new light on a legendary act of audacious criminality.

Author : Bruce Reynolds,Alan Parker,Nick Reynolds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Train robberies
ISBN : 0953572463

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The Great Train Robbery Files by Bruce Reynolds,Alan Parker,Nick Reynolds Pdf