Curse of Brink's-Mat Stockists

'It's a curse because everyone connected to Brink's-Mat stands to get topped sooner or later' Legendary South London villain Georgie Francis shortly before he was shot dead by a hitman. The Brink's-Mat raid was the robbery of the century the stuff of legends in the criminal underworld. On November 26 1983 a group of robbers burst into the Brink's-Mat warehouse near Heathrow Airport expecting to find a decent-sized haul of cash - but instead they stumbled upon nearly seven thousand gold bars worth GBP28 million. More than twenty-five years later GBP20 million of bullion remains unrecovered and it is thought that most people in possession of gold jewellery made in the UK after 1983 are wearing Brink's-Mat. Wensley Clarkson is the leading expert on the crime. In addition to having met and interviewed many of its most important figures on both sides of the law he has secured the co-operation of several members of the original gang to provide unprecedented insight into what happened. This is the definitive account not just of the robbery itself but of its aftermath its legacy in modern crime and the infamous 'curse' that has seen so many of those associated with the gold meet a violent end.

"Alright, so if you're wondering where everyone in the UK goes to splash their cash, it's a pretty varied mix of the usual suspects and some serious heavy hitters. Tesco's definitely up there, pretty much the king of supermarkets, with Sainsbury's and Asda always hot on its heels for groceries and household bits, and Morrisons holding its own too, especially with their fresh produce – basically, these big four are staples for the weekly shop. But it's not all about food, is it? For pretty much anything else you can think of, Amazon UK is an absolute behemoth, delivering everything from electronics to garden gnomes right to your doorstep, making them a massive stockist for nearly everything. Then you've got the classic high street champions like John Lewis, still a go-to for quality and a bit of a treat, alongside Marks & Spencer, which everyone loves for clothes and their posh food bits. Don't forget the discount powerhouses either, with Aldi and Lidl seriously shaking things up and becoming hugely popular for the value-conscious weekly shop. And for beauty and health, Boots and Superdrug are practically institutions, always packed. Basically, there's a stockist for absolutely everything, and people tend to mix and match depending on what they're after, making the UK retail scene super diverse and competitive! " - Bargainplace UK

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