LINCOLNSHIRE VILLAINS

In the past, the east shore of Lincolnshire's long coastline was well-suited to smuggling, and the rural quality of the county aided the transport and hiding of contraband goods. In addition to the pirates, coastal criminals and countryside rogues, there was also murder and mayhem aplenty in such cities as Lincoln, Grimsby, Boston and Stamford. Moreover, being near to the north/south routes to London meant that Lincolnshire was a haven for highwaymen and footpads - even the infamous Dick Turpin.