Be wary of “hovering” at sea.
The various “Hovering Acts” introduced by the British had at their heart, a very simple premise: They attempted to halt …
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Thomas Patten. The fiery-tongued vicar of Seasalter who could be bought at the local inn.
The church had difficulty in placing vicars at Seasalter. It was regarded by the clergy as an unhealthy place to …
Smuggling guidelines for Ladies 3: Keep your head.
Fashion played a big part in smuggling – especially among women who could conjure up all sorts of imaginative ways …
Smuggling guidelines for Ladies 2: Never trust a “cuckoo” clock maker
Smuggling even the simplest items is fraught with dangers. Here we learn the lessons of preparation and trusting those in …
Blue Anchor Corner. Home to one of the most secretive organisations of the 18th – 19th century
In 1740 Dr Isaac Rutton, physician and gentleman of Ashford, leased the Seasalter Parsonage Farm. It was a strange purchase …
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