# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Historic Talk on the Hawkhurst Gang by the Sussex Smuggler.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏴‍☠️ The Hawkhurst Gang: England’s First Organised Crime Syndicate

East Grinstead, are you ready to meet the gang that ruled the South East?

The Sussex Smuggler is proud to bring this exclusive, touring talk to our town. The Hawkhurst Gang weren't just smugglers; they were a powerhouse of organized crime with zero respect for the law, effectively turning our coast into a de facto smuggling state.
Some of their descendants are still walking among us today—is the history in your blood?
📍 Why you can’t miss this:

 A Proven Hit:Fresh from the Crawley Museum, Pevensey History Festival, and the Weymouth Pirate Festival.

 Local History Reimagined: Discover how this notorious group reshaped the history of the South East.

 Exclusive Event: This is a limited engagement for East Grinstead history buffs and true crime fans alike.
 🎟️ Tickets & Vital Info

Online Tickets Only: 
Contribution: £6 (All proceeds go directly toward hall hire)
 Note:Tickets are available *exclusively* via our online box office. No tickets will be sold at the door.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/turners-hill/an-historic-talk-on-the-hawkhurst-gang-by-the-sussex-smuggler/200030246630640
- **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 98

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Turners Hill
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Jubilee Community Centre
- **lat**: 51.133723247045
- **long**: -0.01453013799797
- **full address**: Jubilee Community Centre, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road,East Grinstead, Turners Hill, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Historic Talk on the Hawkhurst Gang by the Sussex Smuggler. being held?
  - **A:** An Historic Talk on the Hawkhurst Gang by the Sussex Smuggler. takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Jubilee Community Centre, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road,East Grinstead, Turners Hill, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Historic Talk on the Hawkhurst Gang by the Sussex Smuggler.?
  - **A:** An Historic Talk on the Hawkhurst Gang by the Sussex Smuggler. is organized by James Murphy.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Historic Talk on the Hawkhurst Gang by the Sussex Smuggler. is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Turners Hill, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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