Today's pictures have been chosen more for their historical interest than for any artistic quality.
These lists were posted high on the wall of the harbour master's office and they set out the various customs charges and tolls due in payment for the many and varied goods that would have passed through the harbour in days gone by.
It is these tolls and charges that led to a thriving smuggling "industry" along the coast where there are many little coves and caves ideal for hiding goods and bringing them ashore without the watchful eyes of the customs men.
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