Tales of violence, bravado and derring-do of the smugglers that pursued the ‘free trade’ in luxury goods of all kinds from the 13th century to the present day here in Rye and on Romney Marsh. Audacious escapes, running battles, well organised gangs, and endless stories of the methods used to try and thwart the gentlemen with their contraband. But beware… The Mermaid may well be haunted with their ghosts!
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Pat Argar: Smuggling in Rye and Romney Marsh
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