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Winter Talk - Smugglers and Wreckers talk by Dr Angela BuckleyThe Isle of Wight’s Shady Past
The Isle of Wight, with its rugged coastline and proximity to mainland Europe, has a long and colourful history of smuggling, especially during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Its hidden coves, secret tunnels, and remote beaches made it an ideal location for smugglers and wreckers to receive and pass on illicit merchandise, avoiding the watchful gaze of the customs officers. Join crime historian Angela Buckley for a fascinating glimpse into these covert operations hidden in the shadows of the Island’s past.
Angela’s talk will explore how, at a time when heavy taxes on goods such as alcohol, tea, and tobacco drove illegal trade, smuggling became a way of life for many Islanders from fishermen to local innkeepers. It will reveal how entire communities were often complicit, with many turning a blind eye or even aiding in the concealment of contraband, which left a lasting legacy on the Isle of Wight. To book tickets click here
Dr Angela Buckley is a historian and author specialising in Victorian crime and detective policing, and the history of forensic science. Her work is featured in national magazines and newspapers, and on radio, podcasts and TV. She is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association and the Historical Writers’ Association. See drangelabuckley.com for information about her work.
Date : 22nd of February 2025
Time : 2pm
Book online www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk
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Morton Old Road, Brading, PO36 0PH Brading, United Kingdom, Brading Roman Villa, Morton Old Road, Sandown, PO36 0, United Kingdom,Sandown, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom, Ventnor
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