The Red Noses and other Coastal Caves of Wallasey were only a temporary storage solution for the Smugglers as high tides were no good for the storage of dry goods. Even Spirits and Beer Barrels would not be completely secure in a tide washed cave, a heavy surf could dash the containers against the cave walls, smashing them in minutes.
The Wallasey Smugglers would hide their crates and containers of contraband where they believed customs men and nosey locals would be reluctant to search. Churchyards fitted the bill nicely.
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