Smuggling & Smugglers in Sussex The Genuine History of the Inhuman and Unparalleled Murders of Mr. William Galley a Custom-house Officer, and Mr. Daniel Chater, a Shoemaker, by Fourteen Notorious Smugglers, with the Trials and Execution of Seven of the Criminals at Chichester, 1748-9

Language: EnglishPublished: February 22, 2022

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Smuggling England Sussex History Crime

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In the tumultuous years following the War of the Austrian Succession, Sussex became a battleground for illicit trade and law enforcement. "Smuggling & Smugglers in Sussex" delves into the harrowing events surrounding the murders of Mr. William Galley, a dedicated custom-house officer, and Mr. Daniel Chater, an unsuspecting shoemaker. This gripping account details the brutal actions of fourteen notorious smugglers and the subsequent trials that led to the execution of seven criminals at Chichester. With its vivid portrayal of crime and justice, this document is essential reading for historians and civic activists alike, illuminating the dark underbelly of 18th-century smuggling and the societal implications of unregulated commerce.