Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate
Thu 24 Sept · 19:00
San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie
Venue events →
Similar events
View all →About This Event
The Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate at the San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie in Ramsgate on 24 September 2026 will feature a talk by Seb Reilly about the history of smuggling in Thanet, with ticket prices ranging from £3.00 to £5.00.
Villainy and Plunder! Thanet has a long and exotic history of smuggling. Join Seb Reilly at the San Clu on September 24th to find out more.
Seb Reilly is an award-winning writer and Captain of Plunder, a bookshop in Ramsgate High Street containing the Thanet Smuggler Experience. A Thanet local, he grew up climbing through smugglers' caves and playing pirates, and still does.
Villainy and Plunder: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate
Thanet has a long and exotic history of smuggling, from the illegal tea trade and hidden alcohol to stolen sheep fleeces and opium. Hear about hidden tunnels, boat chases, and bloody battles along with smuggling legends, stranger than fiction stories, and ghost tales.
Doors open for this Ramsgate Society event at 6:30pm with the talk + Q&A from 7pm to 8pm. Tickets for Society Members £3 and Guests £5
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Similar Events in Ramsgate
View all →
From £6The Making of Marlowe: Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
The Learning Lab, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Free EntryFood for Thought—The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Hotel
Free EntryCaring for Canterbury - past, present & future
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Friends Meeting House
£3Autumn Talk: The Tudor Blockhouse at East Mersea
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Jaywick Martello Tower
From £14.75The History of Greek Mythology
Mon, 14 Sept 2026
Parabola Arts Centre
From £15.50The History of Witchcraft & Women
Wed, 23 Sept 2026
The County Assembly Rooms
Frequently asked questions
Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:00.
Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate is held at San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie in Ramsgate (Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8DT).
Tickets for Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate range from £3 to £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie.
Ad · Booking.com affiliate link
Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate
Editorial Summary
The Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate at the San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie in Ramsgate on 24 September 2026 will feature a talk by Seb Reilly about the history of smuggling in Thanet, with ticket prices ranging from £3.00 to £5.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Villainy and Plunder! Thanet has a long and exotic history of smuggling. Join Seb Reilly at the San Clu on September 24th to find out more.
Seb Reilly is an award-winning writer and Captain of Plunder, a bookshop in Ramsgate High Street containing the Thanet Smuggler Experience. A Thanet local, he grew up climbing through smugglers' caves and playing pirates, and still does.
Villainy and Plunder: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate
Thanet has a long and exotic history of smuggling, from the illegal tea trade and hidden alcohol to stolen sheep fleeces and opium. Hear about hidden tunnels, boat chases, and bloody battles along with smuggling legends, stranger than fiction stories, and ghost tales.
Doors open for this Ramsgate Society event at 6:30pm with the talk + Q&A from 7pm to 8pm. Tickets for Society Members £3 and Guests £5
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
San Clu, Hotel Bar & BrasserieVictoria Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8DT
Eastcliff, Ramsgate
Get Directions →❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate?
Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate takes place on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate taking place?
Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate is held at San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie in Ramsgate (Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8DT).
How much are tickets for Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate?
Tickets for Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate range from £3 to £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate?
Tickets for Our September Talk: Historic Smuggling in Ramsgate can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of San Clu, Hotel Bar & Brasserie
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Tickets from
£3
Date
Until Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time
More in Ramsgate
EventsList curates 162,000+ events across the UK. Tickets purchased via the venue or authorised sellers only.
Similar Events in Ramsgate
View all →The Making of Marlowe: Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century
📍 The Learning Lab, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
£6.00 - £7.20
FREEFood for Thought—The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited
📍 Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Hotel
FREECaring for Canterbury - past, present & future
📍 Friends Meeting House
Autumn Talk: The Tudor Blockhouse at East Mersea
📍 Jaywick Martello Tower
£3.00
The History of Greek Mythology
📍 Parabola Arts Centre
£14.75 - £34.50
The History of Witchcraft & Women
📍 The County Assembly Rooms
From £15.50
More things to do in Ramsgate
- Introductory Helicopter Lesson — Margate· Friday, 7 August 2026
- Sea Kayaking and Seal Spotting Adventure for Two with Canoe Wild· Monday, 10 August 2026
- Sea Kayaking and Seal Spotting Adventure with Canoe Wild· Monday, 10 August 2026
- Luxury Afternoon Tea for Two by the Kent Coast at the Albion House Hotel· Monday, 10 August 2026
- Youth Employment and Skills Hub intro session· Friday, 4 September 2026
- NEPTUNES SUMMER FESTIVAL· Friday, 4 September 2026
- Legal Street Racing - Street Kingz 3· Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Frutti Fun - Sip & Paint Afternoon· Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Thanet Green Party FUNdraiser· Saturday, 5 September 2026
- First Year Anniversary - Open Day· Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Seaweed Pressing Workshop (4hr), Broadstairs· Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Relaxing Sound Bath - a golden hour just for you, in Ramsgate· Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Abigail Cardwell & The Chris Kennedy Trio : Oval Summer Sundays· Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Watermelon Smash Bash 2026!· Sunday, 6 September 2026