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History Around the Coast Path – Part V – Wars with France, Taxes, Smuggling, and the Creation of our Path

In the fifth instalment of our series on the ‘History Around the Coast Path’, guest writer and SWCPA Chair, Bob Mark, explores the fascinating history of smuggling goods along our coastline and the ensuing creation of the coast path.

by South West Coast Path AssociationAugust 2, 2023March 20, 2025
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