15 Bizarre British Laws You're Probably Breaking Every Day
10. It Is Illegal To Erect A Washing Line Across A Street
Returning to Section 28 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, this statute declares that it is illegal to erect a washing line across the street. Any person who spreads their washing line on to the street is committing a crime - and all just for the sake of drying their knickers...