Members of royalty and the aristocracy were the customers for the fine laces with both men and women competing to display the most exquisite lace on their fashionable clothes in the 17th century ...

The main items smuggled in the 18th century were tea, wine, spirits and lace. In 1784 the Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger, suggested that of the 13 million pounds (weight) of tea consumed ...

The main items smuggled in the 18th century were tea, wine, spirits and lace. In 1784 the prime minister, William Pitt the Younger, suggested that of the 13 million pounds (weight) of tea consumed ...