Smugglers

Smuggling in Poole, Bournemouth and Neighbourhood

Museum Ref No: MAR 364.13309423
Smuggling in Poole, Bournemouth and Neighbourhood by Bernard C. Short, published by J. Looker Ltd., Poole, 1927. Chapter IV
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Smuggling: A history 1700-1970

Museum Ref No: MAR 364.133
Smuggling: a history 1700-1970, by David Phillipson, published by David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1973. Illus. ISBN 0 7153 6087 6. Pages 78-85
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The Gentle Smuggler

Museum Ref No: MAR 364.133
The Gentle Smuggler: a play in three acts by Joan Pitts, published by Borough of Bournemouth Art Gallery and Museums, 1975
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The Romance of Smuggling

Museum Ref No: MAR 364.133
The Romance of Smuggling by Athol Forbes (Rev. Forbes Phillips) published by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd., London, 1909. Pages 49-54
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The Smuggler: No Gentleman

Museum Ref No: MAR 364.13309423
The Smuggler: No Gentleman, smuggling with violence around Christchurch and Poole Bays by M. A. Hodges, published by Natula Publications, 1999. ISBN 1 897 887 20 5. Pages 38-39 provide an account of the Custom House raid and ensuing trial
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Trial of the Hawkhurst Gang

Transcript and original text of proceedings at the Old Bailey in April 1749. Describes the events of 7th October 1747 when the Hawkhurst Gang broke into Poole Custom House.
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