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The Strange Laws Of Old England

Nigel Cawthorne

Did you know that: It's against the law to check into a hotel in London under assumed names for the purpose of lovemaking? Under a statute of Edwards II all whales washed up on the shore belong to the monarch? Under a Tudor law Welshmen are not allowed into the city of Chester after dark?

In THE STRANGE LAWS OF OLD ENGLAND, Nigel Cawthorne unearths an extraordinary collection of the most bizarre and arcane laws that have been enacted over the centuries. Some of the laws, incredibly, are still in force. It is still illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour . . . This elegant and amusing book is perfect for everyone fascinated by the eccentric history of these islands.

  • Classification : History
  • Pub Date : MAY 10, 2013
  • Imprint : Piatkus
  • Page Extent : 272
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9780749954154
  • Price : INR 650
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Nigel Cawthorne

NIGEL CAWTHORNE has written over a hundred books including A Brief Guide to James Bond, A Brief History of Sherlock Holmes and A Brief Guide to J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also the co-author of Jack the Ripper’s Secret Confession.

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