A harsh law that was introduced by William I that sat outside the common law and was designed to protect game and their habitats for royal hunting.
Forest law
Fact of the Day
Butchers who sold off meat in medieval London ran the risk of being placed in the pillory and having their meat burnt beneath them, so that the rancid smoke would rise into their face.
Quote of the Day
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.
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~ Anne Frank
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.