Robbery & theft · 1963 · 1960s

The Great Train Robbery

In August 1963 a fifteen-man gang stopped the Glasgow to London mail train at Bridego Bridge near Ledburn, Buckinghamshire, and escaped with £2.6 million — a record haul. Driver Jack Mills was struck and never worked again. Most of the gang were caught after fingerprints were found at their Leatherslade Farm hideout.

This summary is written in our own words from published historical sources. Map locations are approximate. Every case in the archive is at least ten years old.