Welcome to "Dark Tides: Smugglers of the North Devon Coast." we are going to explore three centuries of smuggling, wrecking, and maritime intrigue along North Devon's rugged coastline. From Hartland Point to Exmoor's sea cliffs, this dramatic shore concealed countless secrets contraband goods, hidden caves, midnight landings, and the daring men and women who risked everything in their dangerous trade. By the end of our journey, you'll understand why they called this the "Smuggler's Coast" - ...
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Smuggling along the North Devon Coast 1600 - 1900 Part 2
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34:09Welcome back to Dark Tides, where we explore the shadowy history of smuggling along the North Devon coast. This Podcast was created by Devon History Tours and today we are going to delve deeper into the organized gangs that controlled this illicit trade, the authorities who fought to stop them, and the ingenious methods used to transport and concea…
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