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Stories in Sound

Smugglers' Coast

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio UlsterLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Ulster

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Historian David Hume explores Antrim and Down's coastline with the sea as his constant companion as he uncovers tales of smuggling in the 18th and 19th century. He investigates why the smuggling of salt, brandy, rum, whiskey and even tea were so prevalent in those times and recounts stories of the notorious local smugglers. Show less

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