Dysartian
Blue Door with Railings
The side-door of the quaintly named 'Tide Waiters House' , Pan Ha, Dysart. Note the 1750 marriage-lintel above the door and the boot-scaper to the right of the fancy railings.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, customs officers called Tide Waiters, were put on board foreign ships until they actually docked in harbour. This ensured that full details of the merchandise being imported was listed at the port's Customs House and full import tax was charged.
Blue Door with Railings
The side-door of the quaintly named 'Tide Waiters House' , Pan Ha, Dysart. Note the 1750 marriage-lintel above the door and the boot-scaper to the right of the fancy railings.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, customs officers called Tide Waiters, were put on board foreign ships until they actually docked in harbour. This ensured that full details of the merchandise being imported was listed at the port's Customs House and full import tax was charged.