18 Questions
Who were the two employees of the South Eastern Railway involved in The Great Gold Robbery?
William Tester and James Burgess
How did the robbers manage to open the 'railway safes' during the robbery?
They took wax impressions of the keys and made their own copies
Where did the robbers leave the train after stealing the gold during The Great Gold Robbery?
Dover
How much gold did the robbers manage to steal during The Great Gold Robbery?
$12,000 worth of gold
Why did Edward Agar ask William Pierce to provide funds for his former girlfriend and child?
To ensure they were taken care of financially
What was one of the key methods used by the robbers to carry out The Great Gold Robbery?
Taking wax impressions of keys
When did the South Eastern Railway run a boat train service between London Bridge station and Folkestone?
In 1855
Who was sentenced to penal transportation for 14 years as a result of the theft?
Burgess
Which company arranged the carriage of gold shipments from London to Paris?
Chaplin & Co
Who portrayed Pierce in the television play about the theft in 1960?
Colin Blakely
What type of seal was used on the wooden boxes containing gold shipments?
A wax seal with the coat of arms of the bullion dealers
Where were the bullion boxes collected upon arrival in Boulogne from the train?
Messageries impériales
What was stolen during the Guarulhos Airport Robbery in 2010?
750kg of gold bullion and precious metals
How were the thieves in The Brink's-Mat Heist eventually tracked down?
Through their use of personalized number plates on the getaway vehicles
What made the Golden Door Jewelry Creations robbery significant?
The thieves entered during a severe thunderstorm
What was unique about the Guarulhos Airport Robbery thieves' vehicles?
They resembled Brazilian federal police vehicles
Why is The Brink's-Mat Heist considered significant?
It involved a coordinated attack on an armored truck
What tactic did the robbers use to distract security guards in the Golden Door Jewelry Creations robbery?
Tying up the owner and employees
Learn about the infamous theft of gold bullion and coins from a train shipment between London and Folkestone. Discover the roles of the robbers, including employees of the South Eastern Railway and career criminals.
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