EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Great Gold Robbery of 1855: A Victorian Railway Heist Unpacked

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In 1855 a team of disgruntled former railway workers stole gold bullion and silver from a freight train bound for Folkestone, exploiting dual-key safes and insider knowledge. The case exposed weaknesses in the rapidly expanding rail network, led to tighter key‑control protocols and reshaped how Britain secured high-value cargo during the industrial age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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