Time Capsule from 1964 Predicts Derby Winner in London Park Discovery
Eerie time capsule from 1964 found in London park predicts this weekend's Derby winner
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A construction worker in Crystal Palace Park, Bromley, discovered a 62-year-old time capsule containing a gambling tip linked to a horse named Christmas Day, competing in this weekend's Derby. The capsule, found during a £22 million restoration, also contained vintage coins and a message about betting on horses with festive names.
- 01The time capsule was found beneath a statue of Sir Joseph Paxton during a park restoration project costing £22 million.
- 02The capsule contained vintage coins valued at approximately £10 today and a message about betting on a horse connected to Christmas.
- 03Craciun Marius Dorin, the worker who found the capsule, noted a personal connection as his surname means Christmas in Romanian.
- 04Josh Smalls, the site manager, placed a £20 bet on the horse Christmas Day after discovering the capsule.
- 05Bromley mayor Christine Harris also placed a £15 bet on Christmas Day, with potential winnings going to charity.
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A remarkable discovery was made in Crystal Palace Park, Bromley, when construction worker Craciun Marius Dorin unearthed a 62-year-old time capsule during a £22 million restoration project. The capsule contained vintage coins and a message suggesting a wager on a horse with a name related to Father Christmas. Coincidentally, a horse named Christmas Day is set to race in this weekend's Derby at Epsom Downs. Dorin's surname, which means Christmas in Romanian, adds an intriguing twist to the find. Site manager Josh Smalls expressed excitement over the discovery, noting its historical significance and the eerie connection to the horse's name. He placed a £20 bet on Christmas Day, hoping for a win. Additionally, Bromley mayor Christine Harris placed a £15 bet on the same horse, intending to donate any winnings to charitable causes. The capsule also held four vintage coins valued at around £10 today, found beneath a statue of Sir Joseph Paxton, the architect of the original Crystal Palace.
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The discovery has sparked local interest in the Derby and connections to the community's history.
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