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The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber



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The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber

Front page of The Illustrated London News reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. As Ronald Biggs clambers with there other prisoners over Wandsworth Gaol wall, the rest of the exercise squad obstruct the prison wardens. Following his escape, Ronnie Biggs fled to Brazil where he fathered a child and successfully evaded extradition by the authorities. In 2001, Biggs voluntarily returned to the UK to serve the remainer of his sentance, but following ill health was released from custody the day before his 80th birthday, on compassionate grounds

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1965 Biggs Break Escape Frees Gaol Jail Ladder Ladders Prison Prisoners Raid Robber Robbery Ronald Ronnie Rope Wandsworth Wardens


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection featuring an exhilarating image from the annals of British criminal history. Witness the thrilling moment of "The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber," as reported on the front page of The Illustrated London News. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, documents the daring escape of Ronald Biggs and his accomplices from Wandsworth Gaol. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that bring history to life in your home or office. Experience the excitement of the past with this iconic piece of visual storytelling. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and make history a part of your daily life.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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The Great Train Robbery: A Daring Escape - Front Page of The Illustrated London News, July 7, 1965 This historic front page of The Illustrated London News reports on the latest episode in the sensational Great Train Robbery saga. The image captures the moment Ronald Biggs, one of the notorious robbers, scales the walls of Wandsworth Prison in London, accompanied by other prisoners, as the rest of the exercise squad distracts the prison wardens below. Biggs' daring escape marked the beginning of a long and elusive game of cat and mouse with the authorities. On August 8, 1963, a commando raid on a train transporting mail and securities between Glasgow and London resulted in the theft of over £2.6 million (approximately £54 million in today's value). The mastermind behind the heist, Ronnie Biggs, and his accomplices made headlines as they managed to evade capture for years. Biggs eventually fled to Brazil, where he lived under an assumed name and fathered a child. Despite numerous attempts, the authorities were unable to extradite him due to Brazilian law. In 2001, Biggs, then 75, voluntarily returned to the UK to serve the remaining portion of his 30-year sentence. However, due to ill health, he was released from custody on compassionate grounds just one day before his 80th birthday. This photograph, taken on July 7, 1965, is a testament to the audacity and cunning of the Great Train Robbery gang and the lengths they went to evade capture. The image, from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into a significant moment in British criminal history.

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