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Great Train Robbery court in Aylesbury closes Great Train Robbery court in Aylesbury closes
(about 20 hours later)
The building where the Great Train Robbery trial took place has closed. The building where the Great Train Robbers were sentenced has closed.
Aylesbury Crown Court has moved from the Old County Hall in Market Square to the town's Magistrates' Court.Aylesbury Crown Court has moved from the Old County Hall in Market Square to the town's Magistrates' Court.
The building, which was constructed in 1840, hosted its most famous trial in 1964 and was also the setting for TV series Judge John Deed which starred Martin Shaw. The building, which was constructed in 1840, hosted its most famous defendants in 1964 and was also the setting for TV series Judge John Deed which starred Martin Shaw.
Buckinghamshire County Council said the Grade II listed building could be developed into a hotel.Buckinghamshire County Council said the Grade II listed building could be developed into a hotel.
The Great Train Robbery was one of the biggest thefts Britain has seen.The Great Train Robbery was one of the biggest thefts Britain has seen.
Fifteen men stole £2.6m from a mail train travelling from Glasgow to London on 8 August 1963.Fifteen men stole £2.6m from a mail train travelling from Glasgow to London on 8 August 1963.
The gang stopped the train on a bridge in Buckinghamshire, between Cheddington and Linslade, and broke into the High Value Package coach.The gang stopped the train on a bridge in Buckinghamshire, between Cheddington and Linslade, and broke into the High Value Package coach.
Train driver Jack Mills was hit over the head with an iron bar and the men made off with 120 mailbags stuffed with banknotes.Train driver Jack Mills was hit over the head with an iron bar and the men made off with 120 mailbags stuffed with banknotes.
Twelve members of the gang were put on trial at Aylesbury Court in 1964. Twelve members of the gang were put on trial at Aylesbury Assizes in 1964 but the existing court was too small and so nearby council offices were used instead.
Only one pleaded guilty and 11 of the men were sentenced to between 20 and 30 years in prison.Only one pleaded guilty and 11 of the men were sentenced to between 20 and 30 years in prison.
In 2016, the old dungeon cells at Aylesbury Crown Court were converted into a spa. The sentencing took place at Aylesbury Crown Court.
In 2016, the old dungeon cells at the court were converted into a spa.
The Courts and Tribunal Service said: "Closing underused and dilapidated court buildings will allow us to reinvest in the justice system."The Courts and Tribunal Service said: "Closing underused and dilapidated court buildings will allow us to reinvest in the justice system."