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Anyone entering the Houses of Parliament while wearing a suit of armor is liable to be arrested.
This law was passed in 1279, as the Houses of Parliament were meant to be a civilized, non-violent place.
It is illegal to eat mince pies on December 25.
This decree from Oliver Cromwell in 1644 was meant to combat gluttony. You’re all criminals!
Royal Navy ships entering the Port of London must provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London.
Although not enforced in modern times, this law is still on the books. In fact, there is an annual ceremony of the Constable’s Dues, where the Royal Navy moors one of its boats alongside the Tower Pier and the captain delivers his “tax”.