The 19th century Godfather of North Kent.
(The following notes suggest a different theory regarding the structure and operations of smuggling networks around North Kent, especially Seasalter …
(The following notes suggest a different theory regarding the structure and operations of smuggling networks around North Kent, especially Seasalter …
The growth of the 18th and 19th century free trade touched the lives of practically everyone. The trade was driven …
The peak of William Baldock’s success was embodied in the House at Petham. It was designed on such a grand …
No man or woman could trade in the city of Canterbury without obtaining the ‘freedom’ of the city and this …
Following the recent post about ‘What lies in dark cellars’, Steve Baldock made contact with some fascinating possibilities concerning: Background on …
Small, almost insignificant details of a Last Will and Testament can often lead to hidden parts of a person’s life …
Reconstructing the network of people and places that made up William Baldock’s smuggling enterprise uncovers some curious situations and characters. …
The overriding purpose behind William Baldock’s Will of 1812 is to reward loyalty and make sure that as much of his …
The considerable wealth that William Baldock builds up during his lifetime involved some complex trust management at the time of …
They were fast, elegant, reliable and a familiar sight around the North Kent coast, the Medway and Thames Estuary. The …