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Except on Sundays, it is lawful to kill a Scotsman in York if he is carrying a bow and arrow.
However, any Scotsman caught drunk or with a weapon can still be shot on a Sunday, except with a bow and arrow. Similarly, in Chester, it is legal to shoot a Welsh person with a crossbow, as long as it is within the city walls and is done after midnight. This was actually on the…
It is illegal to ride a cow while drunk.
The Licensing Act of 1872 stipulates that operating a cow, horse or steam engine while intoxicated carries either a prison sentence or a fine. It allegedly carries a penalty fine of up to 1,200 GBP excluding the costs of looking after the cow, horse, etc. So when you go out cow-tipping, just make sure not…
It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
Nineteenth century, the bastion of women’s lib.