Bizarre Laws & Curious Customs of the UK
Monty Lord
In the UK, we have some bizarre laws that have littered the statute books of our sceptred isle throughout history. Not all of them have been repealed over the centuries. Some of them made perfect sense at the time they were introduced but seen through modern eyes, now appear archaic and draconian. Despite the great efforts of the Law Commission in England and Wales to review and recommend reforms for many of these outdated laws, there are centuries of law that must be painstakingly gone through.
As well as some bizarre laws, the UK also has its fair share of curious customs and time-honoured traditions that have been observed for centuries. On the surface, many appear to be nothing more than theatrical pomp and pageantry. However, they are all born from strong rationale.
The UK parliament seems to have had a particular penchant for passing laws related to fish and animals, indecency and passing sentences with some humiliating public punishments.
This compendium book, a combination of all 3 volumes from this book series, is a highly entertaining read for anyone who enjoys learning about the more bizarre applications of UK law throughout the centuries, along with some rather macabre consequences along the way.
Have you ever heard a bizarre law and thought, that can’t possibly be true? Is it genuine? Was it ever in existence or just an urban myth that became so embellished over time? There are surprisingly, a great many laws still in existence on the statute books today, that would make your jaw drop. Whilst bizarre as these laws may now seem to us, it begs the question, are we in fact, unknowingly breaking these laws on a regular basis?
Duration - 1h 4m.
Author - Monty Lord.
Narrator - Monty Lord.
Published Date - Monday, 23 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Monty Lord ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In the UK, we have some bizarre laws that have littered the statute books of our sceptred isle throughout history. Not all of them have been repealed over the centuries. Some of them made perfect sense at the time they were introduced but seen through modern eyes, now appear archaic and draconian. Despite the great efforts of the Law Commission in England and Wales to review and recommend reforms for many of these outdated laws, there are centuries of law that must be painstakingly gone through. As well as some bizarre laws, the UK also has its fair share of curious customs and time-honoured traditions that have been observed for centuries. On the surface, many appear to be nothing more than theatrical pomp and pageantry. However, they are all born from strong rationale. The UK parliament seems to have had a particular penchant for passing laws related to fish and animals, indecency and passing sentences with some humiliating public punishments. This compendium book, a combination of all 3 volumes from this book series, is a highly entertaining read for anyone who enjoys learning about the more bizarre applications of UK law throughout the centuries, along with some rather macabre consequences along the way. Have you ever heard a bizarre law and thought, that can’t possibly be true? Is it genuine? Was it ever in existence or just an urban myth that became so embellished over time? There are surprisingly, a great many laws still in existence on the statute books today, that would make your jaw drop. Whilst bizarre as these laws may now seem to us, it begs the question, are we in fact, unknowingly breaking these laws on a regular basis? Duration - 1h 4m. Author - Monty Lord. Narrator - Monty Lord. Published Date - Monday, 23 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Monty Lord ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Dedication
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Epigraph
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Foreword
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Preface
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Introduction
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Chapter 1: An Englishman's Home isn't his Castle
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Chapter 2: Animals & Fish
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Chapter 3: Apparel, Accessories & Appearance
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Chapter 4: Assault, Injury & Death
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Chapter 5: Behaviour
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Chapter 6: Carnal Knowledge & Indecency
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Chapter 7: Courts
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Chapter 8: Curious Customs
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Chapter 9: Death
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Chapter 10: Drunkeness
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Chapter 11: Entertainment
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Chapter 12: Execution
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Chapter 13: Food & Drink
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Chapter 14: Foreigners
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Chapter 15: Government & Military
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Chapter 16: Justice
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Chapter 17: Money
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Chapter 18: Parliament
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Chapter 19: Parliamentary Customs
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Chapter 20: Police
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Chapter 21: Punishment & Torture
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Chapter 22: Religion & Puritanical Behaviour
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Chapter 23: Roads, Pathways & Waterways
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Chapter 24: The Royal Household
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Chapter 25: Trades
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Chapter 26: Transport
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Chapter 27: Witchcraft & Other Sorcery
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About Author
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Closing Credits
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