Smugglers Collection (page 3)

Attack on the Smugglers, Guy Mannering, c1837. Creator: Cosmo Armstrong
Attack on the Smugglers, Guy Mannering, c1837. Scene from " Guy Mannering or The Astrologer" by Sir Walter Scott. [Simpkin & Marshall, London]

Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Woman cleaning glasses, drunk men. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier

The smugglers, 1830. Creator: Ebers, Emil (1807-1884)
The smugglers, 1830. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato. Artist: Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-1884)
Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Lanscape with Smugglers. Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Lanscape with Smugglers. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Smugglers defeated, 1795-1798. Artist: Bourgeois, Sir Peter Francis (1756-1811)
Smugglers defeated, 1795-1798. From a private collection

Smugglers attacked, 1795-1798. Artist: Bourgeois, Sir Peter Francis (1756-1811)
Smugglers attacked, 1795-1798. From a private collection

The seedy men, 1882. Artist: Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905)
The seedy men, 1882. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Robber. Private Collection

The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish, Devon
The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish, near Teignmouth, Devon, England. The Wonder Bar of the West Date: 1956

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St Bartholomew's church and graveyard. Smuggling took place in Burwash during the 18th and 19th century and several smugglers graves can still be seen in the churchyard

Spanish Contrabandistas. Drawn By Gustave Dore. From The Book Spanish Pictures By The Rev Samuel Manning, Published 1870

The Smugglers, from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Port Soderick, Isle of Man - Beach and Smugglers Caves Date: circa 1920

Orlock Point and Smugglers Cove - a view of the rocks and wooden boat in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Groomsport). Date: circa early 1900s

Cliff Path and Smugglers Cave, Blackhead - a view of a cave and bridge on the cliff path with three men for scale. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Whitehead). Date: circa early 1900s

The Smugglers Cave, Silver Strand, Wicklow - a view of an entrance to a cave with a lady and boy and girl for scale. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Wicklow: Wicklow). Date: circa early 1900s

Dogs Help Smugglers
Dogs are employed by smugglers to carry contraband goods across the Belgian border. Date: 1902

Hythe, Kent - High Street and Smugglers Retreat Date: circa 1907

Spanish Smugglers hiding out in a cave
Spanish Smugglers at home - hiding in the caves amid the hills on the Spanish / French border, also used as a storehouse for their illicit goods! Date: circa 1910s

Queen of the rum fleet captured after a battle in New York. The Tomaka, the Queen of the Rum fleet was captured after a stiff battle with a government cutter, which fired across her bows

North Sea liquor smuggling, 1880s C017 / 6831
North Sea liquor smuggling. 19th-century artwork of men in fishing boats trading liquor while out on the open reaches of the North Sea

19th Century smugglers, artwork C018 / 7012
19th Century smugglers. 1870 woodcut print of smugglers on a mule path high up in the mountains

19th Century smugglers, artwork C018 / 7034
19th Century smugglers. 1869 engraving of a nocturnal smugglers run on a path high up in the mountains

LUCAS VELAZQUEZ, Eugenio (1817-1870). Landscape with Smugglers. 1861. Romanticism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Lạ ro Galdiano Foundation

The fortified Turkish Island of Ada-Kaleh, now underwater. Situated on the Danube - submerged in 1970 due to the building of a hydro-electric station. Three kilometres from Orsova

Alfriston / Sussex / 1930S
ALFRISTON A stone market cross stands in front of an old smugglers house

Orient Express Halted
The prestigious Orient Express, full of spies, smugglers and femmes fatales, is halted by snow on the Hungary-Romania border

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"Unseen shadows dance under the moonlit sky as Cid Officers transform into dockers, their secret mission to intercept the illicit activities at Jamaica Inn, nestled in the heart of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. The air is thick with anticipation as smugglers discreetly unload their precious cargo, evading the prying eyes of authorities. With a reputation that precedes them, these daring individuals are known simply as 'Smugglers, ' masters of deception and cunning. Amongst them stands Jack Rattenbury, a legendary figure whose name echoes through time. His audacious exploits have become folklore in these treacherous lands. But he is not alone; countless others like him navigate treacherous waters and rocky shores to bring forbidden goods ashore. History tells tales of John Brown and Co. , who boldly sank the British Revenue Cutter Gaspee in an act of defiance against oppressive laws. Their actions reverberated across the nation, inspiring others to join their cause. A page from The Graphic entitled 'Our Coastguard' reveals glimpses into this clandestine world where brave men risked everything to protect their livelihoods. Sussex Smugglers from the 18th century come alive on faded parchment, reminding us of a time when coastal communities thrived on secrecy and adventure. St. Margarets Bay becomes a haven for those seeking refuge from prying eyes - its cliffs hiding secrets untold while offering sanctuary for smugglers seeking solace after long nights at sea. Jamaica Inn remains an enigmatic landmark standing witness to centuries-old tales woven by these elusive figures. Its walls hold stories whispered among locals about dark deeds done under cover of darkness. In this realm where danger lurks around every corner and trust is scarce commodity, it's clear that smuggling was more than just an illegal trade - it was a way of life for those who dared challenge authority and embrace freedom. "