ROBIN HOODS BAY AND SMUGGLERS TUNNELS

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • ROBIN HOODS BAY
    The town, which consists of a maze of tiny streets, has a tradition of smuggling, and there is reputed to be a network of subterranean passageways linking the houses. During the late 18th century smuggling was rife on the Yorkshire coast. Vessels from the continent brought contraband which was distributed by contacts on land and the operations were financed by syndicates who made profits without the risks taken by the seamen and the villagers. Tea, gin, rum, brandy and tobacco were among the contraband smuggled into Yorkshire from the Netherlands and France to avoid the duty.
    In 1773 two excise cutters, the Mermaid and the Eagle, were outgunned and chased out of the bay by three smuggling vessels, a schooner and two shallops.A pitched battle between smugglers and excise men took place in the dock over 200 casks of brandy and geneva (gin) and 15 bags of tea in 1779.
    HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!!

Комментарии • 21

  • @kevinmcaleer28
    @kevinmcaleer28 Год назад +1

    Lol! Just spotted myself on this video! 12:35 walking our doggies. Great video showing the smugglers tunnels

  • @bethsheeba1198
    @bethsheeba1198 Год назад +1

    Love this video, didn't want it to end. Cheers from Oz.

  • @davidsanderson1891
    @davidsanderson1891 3 года назад +2

    Hi Paul. Great video. Thats some bank to go down
    And back up. couldn't do it now lol.
    The old house's are amazing. And the colours in
    The tunnel are beautiful. Surprisingly no rubbish dumped
    Nice fish and chips down there.
    Family says thank you we enjoyed that.
    You and family stay safe my good friend
    The old fella.

    • @m.curbanexploration3232
      @m.curbanexploration3232  3 года назад +1

      Hello old Dave thanks my good friend. Tell your family they are very welcome buddy. That bank nearly killed me off lol. The camera brings out the colours in the tunnel so well.
      You and your family take care buddy. Paul

  • @stevem7250
    @stevem7250 Год назад +1

    Brilliant mate enjoyed that. Subscribed

  • @Moriwak1
    @Moriwak1 2 года назад

    Excellent l know the place quite well, some interesting facts in the narrative. Thank You

  • @evelynjepson5955
    @evelynjepson5955 Год назад

    my cousin built a sailboat in MIddlesborough, behind the Corporation Bus LInes, and sailed it at Robin Hoods bay.

  • @Bykersam
    @Bykersam 2 года назад +1

    Very well narrated creating an atmosphere of intrigue and interest, lovely streets, a nice enjoyable video especially the tunnels, great share, stay blessed and safe, your friend Traveller MIA 🇬🇧

  • @markbrennan4693
    @markbrennan4693 2 года назад +1

    Got many happy memories from the Bay. Thank you for the video. Brilliant.

  • @MineExplorerUK
    @MineExplorerUK 3 года назад +2

    there is an old shipwreck around the cliff near there. Have to follow the tide out to get to it.

    • @m.curbanexploration3232
      @m.curbanexploration3232  3 года назад +1

      Yes I have read about that Peter. It is definitely on our list of places to visit. 👍👍👍

  • @bobtaylor5263
    @bobtaylor5263 3 года назад +1

    great video Paul I didn't know them tunnels where even there can you imagine what it must of been like building them back in the day

    • @m.curbanexploration3232
      @m.curbanexploration3232  3 года назад

      There is so much hidden away Bob. I find it fascinating my good friend. Thanks for watching. Paul

  • @billybainbridge3537
    @billybainbridge3537 Месяц назад

    What about skinningrove smugglers cave in cliff , and fan house between skinningrove and saltburn 👌

  • @craigpalmer347
    @craigpalmer347 3 года назад +1

    Great that Buddy 👍👍👍👌

  • @evelynjepson5955
    @evelynjepson5955 Год назад

    better get in and out before the tide comes in.