In 1836, a sewer worker found a drain that led straight into the Bank of England’s gold vault. Instead of stealing, he told the bank—and popped up through the floor to prove it. They rewarded him £800!
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How a Sewer Worker Outsmarted the Bank of England’s Gold Vault - Takfe.com
Imagine you’re poking around in a dark, smelly sewer in London, and you bump into a hidden pipe. That’s exactly what happened in 1836 when a sewer worker found an old drain running right under the Bank of England’s gold vault.
https://takfe.com/story/266-how-a-sewer-worker-outsmarted-the-bank-of-england-s-gold-vault
06:44 AM - Apr 30, 2025 (UTC)
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