2006-09-12 19:26:25 · 10 answers · asked by colin l 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Try:
The Strange Laws of Old England by Nigel Cawthorne.
ISBN: 0749950366
I'm not sure how many have not been repealed, but its good for a laugh.
Synopsis
A fun and fascinating tour of the by-ways of British legal history. Did you know that the law requiring a London taxi driver to carry a bale of hay on top of his cab to feed the horse was in force until 1976? Or that Welshmen are not allowed in the city of Chester after dark? Nigel Cawthorne has unearthed an extraordinary (and sometimes hilarious) collection of the most bizarre and arcane laws that have been enacted over the centuries. Some of which, incredibly are still in force! It is still illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour?
2006-09-13 01:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Emelia F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a few
It is OK for an Englishman to kill a Welshman on a Sunday inside the walls of Chester with a Bow and Arrow...Stupid or what
It is Illegal to be an Catholic, this Henry VIII law has never been repealed, though many laws make it void
There are loads, go to your local law and look in the law section just go for the oldest books
2006-09-14 07:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 1960's the Labour government in Britain had a sweep of many redundant laws and removed them from the statute book including a fine for not going to church.
One ancient law still in force is offending public decency. The curious thing is that no offence is committed unless more than one person sees the alleged act. If only one witness is present no offence has been committed.
2006-09-15 05:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by alan P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly in King Edward I he set a rule in the City of York that an English Archer was allowed to shoot a Scots man on site withing the city walls, supposedly that law still stands
2006-09-12 21:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm positive I've seen some in the comedy section of waterstones. I brought one once that said it is OK to shoot a welsh man with an arrow in Hereford as long as it's on a Sunday. I think the book also said that it is illegal to wear a hat in a pub. Hope this helps.
2006-09-15 02:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the English law which still says that taxis must keep a bale of straw to feed the horse.
Or if you need to relieve yourself when you are in a vehicle, that it is permissable to do so outside and against the rear offside of the vehicle.
2006-09-13 02:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really good question! When we had a miners strike here in UK they used laws dating back to the 14th century to break the will of guys who were only fighting for the right to work - not more pay, it was payback for the fact their actions had removed a tory - right wing - administration in the past - always the past will come back at you
2006-09-12 19:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many, many books. Just ask any lawyer, or go to a law library.
2006-09-12 19:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many common law and feudal law check in the library.
2006-09-15 18:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 00:24:50 · answer #10 · answered by duperne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋