By 1750 Whitehaven was the third most important port in the country after London and Bristol, and plans were underway to create a gracious town with elegant Georgian houses, wide thoroughfares and new churches to reflect the town's wealth. Unfortunately, the American War of Independence (1775-1783) severely affected the important tobacco trade and as such Whitehaven became even less interesting.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 13:51
Never mind Elvis, youth culture and Hip-Hop - here comes the USS Ranger.
Countess Selkirk was none too happy with events, although she conceded that, considering the circumstances, everyone “really behaved very civilly”. Describing the visit as “by no means desirable”, she is unimpressed with the “vile blackguard look” of Cullam and categorises Jones as somebody who “deserved the gallows oftener than once”.
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