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Founder of the Polperro Heritage Press, author and Cornish historian Jeremy Rowett Johns tells the extraordinary story of Zephaniah Job, the ‘Smugglers’ Banker’ of Polperro who masterminded the flourishing contraband trade in one small Cornish fishing village at the end of the 18th century.
Most of Job’s incriminating ledgers and letter books were destroyed after his death in 1822 but Jeremy’s research of the few that have survived reveals the full extend of the ‘Trade’ involving both gentry and local inhabitants.
How the wars with France and Spain encouraged privateering and the capture of valuable prize ships; and how, eventually, the murder of a Customs officer led to the trial and execution of one of the Polperro smugglers and the end of Job’s involvement.
NB This event is only available Online. Please book your Free ticket. You will receive a confirmation of your Order straight away. Later, nearer the event date & time, you will be emailed your personal Zoom link to the Online event.
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Fri 3rd May, 2024
The Poly, Falmouth
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Sat 4th May, 2024
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