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Unique IDCWGC/1/2/A/281
Alt Ref NoA/52/1/1/10
TitleThe Runnymede Memorial - Theft Of Royal Signatures And Ceremonial Key
DescriptionMain topics: theft of the visitor's book (with royal signatures) and ceremonial key from the Runnymede Memorial in November 1962; the recovery of items following a tip-off that led Flying Squad officers to London airport in February 1963; discussions for safeguarding against future burglaries.
Date15/11/1962 - 31/3/1964
Content NoteIncludes: Copy of the front page of the Daily Mirror with the story as the headlining item, dated 25 February 1963; Press release about the burglary and the items taken.
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