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William Cowerson, smuggler of Worthing

James Murphy

Regions:: Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Dorset, Hampshire, London
Notice Period:: Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:: Hobby
Fee:: Paid
Category:: History
Updated:: 15^th October 2026
Tagged:: Smuggling 18Thcentury Crime

William Cowerson was a popular smuggler residing now resting at Steyning. I present his story and the background of the Captain Swing movement that drove Cowerson to smuggling.

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About James Murphy

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Historian specialising in 18th century crime such smuggling, highwaymen, maritime and folklore along the South Coast and Ireland.

I am currently on YouTube, Facebook, IG and Blogger as the @thesussexsmuggler

Subjects include the Hawkhurst Gang, The VOC Ship Amsterdam and Batavia.

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