Great Train Robbery (1963)

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:crime
gptkbp:aftermath most gang members arrested
some money never recovered
gptkbp:amountStolen £2.6 million
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:date 8 August 1963
gptkbp:escapee gptkb:Buster_Edwards
gptkb:Charlie_Wilson
gptkb:Ronnie_Biggs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Train Robbery (1963)
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:television_series
films
numerous books
gptkbp:legalOutcome long prison sentences
gptkbp:location Bridego Bridge, Ledburn, England
gptkbp:main_organizer gptkb:Bruce_Reynolds
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive
gptkbp:notableFor farm was later discovered by police
gang fled to Leatherslade Farm
gang used inside information
money was in used banknotes
one of the largest cash thefts in British history
robbery became part of British popular culture
robbery meticulously planned
robbery took about 15 minutes
train driver Jack Mills was injured
gptkbp:notableParticipant gptkb:Buster_Edwards
gptkb:Mark
gptkb:Brian_Field
gptkb:John_Daly
gptkb:Charlie_Wilson
gptkb:Bob_Welch
gptkb:Bill_Jennings
gptkb:Ronnie_Biggs
Gordon Goody
Jimmy Hussey
Roger Cordrey
Roy James
Tommy Wisbey
gptkbp:notablePlace Leatherslade Farm
gptkbp:police_investigation led by Detective Chief Superintendent Tommy Butler
gptkbp:railwayOperator gptkb:British_Rail
gptkbp:route Glasgow to London
gptkbp:target Royal Mail train
gptkbp:victim gptkb:Jack_Mills
gptkb:David_Whitby
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Buster_(film)
gptkb:Buster_Edwards
gptkb:Bruce_Reynolds
gptkb:Cheddington
gptkb:The_Great_St_Trinian's_Train_Robbery
gptkb:The_Great_St._Trinian's_Train_Robbery
gptkb:The_Great_Train_Robbery_(TV_series)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7