The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Smitham

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Google's approximation of the location Description of institution: Smitham’s name was first recorded in 1331 as Smetheden, and derives from words meaning ‘smooth valley’. The floor of the valley was known as Smitham Bottom and was a desolate area in the 18th century, a haunt of highwaymen and a place of encampment for gypsies. Images linked to this location: People associated with this location: Other Links: https://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/smitham/
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