Notorious Smugglers
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Wreckers of the Gower Coast
Wrecking is the practice of taking valuables from a shipwreck which has run aground close to shore. Wrecking was another… Read More
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The Mansel Family and the Popular Support for Smuggling in Gower
Smugglers depended on popular support from the local community. During the 18th century, many merchants in Gower either worked directly… Read More
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The Stote Family and the Violent Reality of Smuggling
During the late 18th Century and early 19th century, Rhossili became a hotspot for smuggling. The gently curving beach was… Read More
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John Griffiths and the End of Smuggling in Gower
John Griffiths of Pennard is most famous for his association with William Hawkin Arthur, acting as his second in command… Read More
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William Hawkin Arthur and the Smugglers of Brandy Cove
William Hawkin Arthur was one of the most renowned smugglers in Gower throughout the 18th Century. He famously operated out… Read More
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The Lucas Family and the Pirates of Port Eynon
The Lucas family are mostly remembered for romanticised legends of smuggling and piracy. While they have become most notorious family… Read More
Pirates of Port Eynon 