Bruce richard reynolds british criminal britannica. Bruce reynolds, the mastermind behind the great train robbery of 1963, has died at the age of 81, just months before the 50th anniversary of the famous heist. Mar 02, 20 new york bruce reynolds the chief architect of one of britains most notorious crimes of the 20th century, the caper known as the great train robbery died thursday in england. Mar 01, 20 bruce reynolds, the chief architect of one of 20thcentury britains most notorious crimes, the caper known as the great train robbery, died on thursday in england. The man behind the great train robbery 2nd revised edition by reynolds, b, reynolds, bruce isbn. The big mystery behind the great train robbery may finally. Bruce reynolds in 2003 left and after his arrest in 1970 photo.
A complete and definitive account of the great train robbery through the eyes of the major players. Feb 07, 2011 great life story of bruce reynolds, the mastermind of the great train robbery, when there was honour amongst villains. Jan 01, 2001 coinciding with the robbery, before during and after are also accounts of the iconic events of the 60s, all adding to the background setting. Bruce reynolds was leader of the group that committed the great train robbery, in august 1963, britains largest theft at the time, netting 2. An immaculate savile row suit, blackrimmed glasses, angular features and a cigar casually balanced between two fingers. Feb 28, 20 bruce reynolds, the mastermind behind the great train robbery of 1963, has died at the age of 81, just months before the 50th anniversary of the famous heist. Bruce reynolds, the brains behind the great train robbery of 1963, has died at the age of 81, nearly five decades after he and his partners in crime made off with 2. Bruce reynolds simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bruce reynolds, leader of the 1963 great train robbery gang, outside linslade court in buckinghamshire in november 1968 photo. Bruce reynolds, criminal mastermind of the great train. The autobiography of a thief by bruce reynolds waterstones. Bruce reynolds, the old crook who masterminded the great train robbery, has died at the age of 81. The big mystery behind the great train robbery may finally have been solved.
The krays were the enforcers behind the great train robbery who took mysterious trips to glasgow and were friends with the robbers, book claims. The account of events was corroborated by bruce reynolds son nick. Feb 28, 20 bruce reynolds, who has died aged 81, was the mastermind behind the great train robbery. At the time it was britains largest robbery, netting. The great train robbery was the most infamous robbery in british history, and bruce reynolds account of his life covers every detail of the crime and its aftermath, up to the present day. Bruce reynolds, 81, mastermind of britains great train robbery. Bruce reynolds the mastermind of the great train robbery image. Bruce reynolds, who has died aged 81, was the mastermind behind the great train robbery. He was best known for masterminding the biggest heist in uk history. Mar 20, 20 bruce reynolds the mastermind of the great train robbery image. The full story of the planning preparation and aftermath from the people involved in the robbery. It includes biggss return to the uk and subsequent release. Bruce reynolds, the chief architect of one of 20thcentury britains most notorious crimes, the caper known as the great train robbery, died on thursday in england. Bruce reynolds, mastermind of the great train robbery, has died aged 81.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She knew that he operated on the wrong side of the law but she was in love. Jul 16, 2014 the big mystery behind the great train robbery may finally have been solved. The moon shines clearly over bruce reynolds and sixteen other men robbing a train of its sacks of money. Feb 28, 20 bruce reynolds, the mastermind of the 1963 great train robbery, has died aged 81, just months before the 50th anniversary of britains most spectacular heist. Bruce reynolds, the mastermind of the 1963 great train robbery, has died aged 81, just months before the 50th anniversary of britains most spectacular heist. Mar 26, 20 my interview with great train robber bruce reynolds who died in march 20. Bruce reynolds is the author of autobiography of a thief 4.
Reynolds spent five years on the run before being sentenced to 25 years in 1969. Its nearly 50 years since the heist which became known as the great train robbery. Bruce is obviously an intelligent person, and this book comes across as written with no regrets at all. Bruce richard reynolds, british criminal born sept. My personal experience of brutality occured as you can read all about. Buster edwards, tom wisbey, jim white, bruce reynolds, roger. New york bruce reynolds the chief architect of one of britains most notorious crimes of the 20th century, the caper known as the great train robbery. Reynolds, who had been in poor health for some months, was also the author of one of the most honest and literate of criminal memoirs. My interview with great train robber bruce reynolds who died in march 20. The train robbers 1978 by piers paul read and first published by w.
This book is the final autobiography of the life of ronald biggs, particularly his life on the run after the great train robbery. An engaging and clever man, and a very good read indeed. Has the real mastermind of the great train robbery been. Bruce reynolds, the mastermind of the great train robbery, has died only months before the 50th anniversary of one of britains most infamous crimes. The mastermind of britains 1963 great train robbery, bruce reynolds, has died aged 81 after a life he said had been cursed by his role in one of the 20th centurys most notorious crimes. Bruce richard reynolds 7 september 1931 28 february 20 was an english criminal who masterminded the 1963 great train robbery. The krays were the enforcers behind great train robbery, book. Bruce reynolds, great train robber a life in pictures. Frances was just sixteen years old when bruce reynolds started courting her. Oct 06, 2019 the krays were the enforcers behind the great train robbery who took mysterious trips to glasgow and were friends with the robbers, book claims. Great train robber bruce reynolds tells us about his life long passion for cycling and how it introduced him to a criminal lifestyle. Bruce reynolds was born on september 7, 1931 in london, england as bruce richard reynolds.
Odd man out 1994 by ronald biggs, first published by bloomsbury publishing limited isbn 0747516839. Feb 28, 20 bruce reynolds, the old crook who masterminded the great train robbery, has died at the age of 81. Reynolds recruited biggs on to the great train robbery and he and son nick joined the sun team who flew biggs back to britain on a private jet from his rio bolthole in 2001. Novelist jake arnott got to know bruce reynolds the leader of the gang towards the end of his life. Nick reynolds had no idea dad bruce was in fact the brains behind the great train robbery and.
A notorious london gangster was the real mastermind of the great train robbery, a new book has claimed billy hill was the architect of the heist, according to former detective graham satchwell. Reynolds, who lived out his last years in croydon, south london, had. Oct 06, 2006 great train robber bruce reynolds tells us about his life long passion for cycling and how it introduced him to a criminal lifestyle. The train was stopped on a bridge so it could be unloaded. Bruce reynolds, the man behind the 1963 great train robbery, has died aged 81, reports say. Jul 12, 20 its nearly 50 years since the heist which became known as the great train robbery. Coinciding with the robbery, before during and after are also accounts of the iconic events of the 60s, all adding to the background setting. Ronnie biggs pays tribute to fellow great train robber bruce. Great life story of bruce reynolds, the mastermind of the great train robbery, when there was honour amongst villains. Bruce reynolds in 2003 left and after his arrest in. The great train robbery has entered british folklore as one of the most audacious and extraordinary crimes of the twentieth century. Biggs also contributed, along with bruce reynolds, to the great train robbery 50th anniversary. The haul gbp2,631,684 is, in todays money, a staggering gbp26 million. Reynolds, who lived out his last years in croydon, south london, had been in poor health in the last few.