Minehead: Customs and Coastguard
Like all ports Minehead had a Customs House and customs officials concerning to maximise revenues for the Crown. Corruption and smuggling were rife. Eventually a coastguard service was established.
Period:
Early Modern (1485-1750), Hanoverian (1714-1837), Victorian (1837-1901), 20th Century (1901-1999)Copyright:
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