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Smuggling in Kent
The Kent coast’s proximity to France made it ideal territory for smugglers. Deal especially was a notorious smuggling town in the 18th and 19th centuries. Local historian Peter Ewart will describe how and why the trade arose, and also describe the efforts made by the authorities to suppress it.
The talk is free and takes place on October 7th at 7.30 pm in Deal Town Hall.
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Heritage Open Days
In September of each year is England’s biggest heritage festival celebrating our history, architecture and culture. Across the country, thousands of historic venues open up for free – many of them are not normally open to the public. That event is Heritage Open Days.
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All Events in 2024
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Heritage Open Days
In September of each year is England’s biggest heritage festival celebrating our history, architecture and culture. Across the country, thousands of historic venues open up for free – many of them are not normally open to the public. That event is Heritage Open Days.
(more…)