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Key Preparation 1854-1855
- When
- May 1854 to May 1855
- Where
- Folkestone
Conspirators prepared forged keys and observed security procedures at Folkestone between 1854 and 1855.
Agar and Pierce visited Folkestone in May 1854 to study key security. Agar traveled the route in April and May 1855, honing keys to ensure they worked smoothly. This preparation was essential for the successful execution of the robbery, relying on Burgess's signaling system.
Sources
- Great Gold Robbery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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