Visit the brand new Carrick Smuggling History: Contraband – Cargoes from the Isle of Man Exhibition at Girvan Library during the month of October. Until 1765, the Isle of Man was a storehouse of contraband. Based on a Manx merchant’s correspondence this exhibition describes the cargoes of wine and spirits sent to customers in Carrick.

As part of this exhibition, don’t miss our talk with renowned author Frances Wilkins as she discusses the history of the smuggled cargoes of wine and spirits sent to customers in Carrick from the Isle of Man.

🔗Author Event: Frances Wilkins discusses Carrick’s Smuggling History: Contraband – Cargoes from the Isle of Man

The exhibition will run during the month of October (during library opening hours).

Girvan Library Opening Hours
Monday 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 7pm
Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Free, drop-in exhibition.