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WWII Mannequin “Annie” Found with Cider After Stag-Do Heist

6/11/2026

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A World War Two child-evacuee mannequin named Annie was recovered from a train carriage clutching a can of cider.
Annie was found alone at Minehead Station after disappearing from Blue Anchor Station during a West Somerset Railway gala.
Investigators believe a group of stag-do participants took the mannequin.
Station master Robin Whichard said the mannequin seemed unphased and the mother noticed no problem.

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A World War Two child-evacuee mannequin named Annie was recovered from a train carriage clutching a can of cider.
Annie was found alone at Minehead Station after disappearing from Blue Anchor Station during a West Somerset Railway gala.
Investigators believe a group of stag-do participants took the mannequin.
Station master Robin Whichard said the mannequin seemed unphased and the mother noticed no problem.