Who has conquered England? The Romans, the Vikings, the Normans, then nobody until the Health and Safety Bureaucrats came. Once they ruled the world, now they can’t be trusted with balloons and party favors.
It is now too dangerous to even cross the streets in England. I expect society will soon ground to a halt and all will come to ruin, but at least it will be safe.
Man hurt falling from unlit bonfire. Remember the only safe bonfire is a lit bonfire. Don’t take chances, be smart and light that fire. (also, I love that this story can make the headline news in the UK news.)
Town famous for its medieval heritage to lose its cobblestones over health and safety concerns. Five people injured during the year vs the three people who would have been injured in town with normal sidewalks. Cobblestones branded ‘tool of the devil and must be purged’. Via Medieval News
While I lived in the UK I fell in love with the many eccentric old English traditions and some modern ones as well. Bog snorkeling, cheese rolling, village to village ball games, conkers and many more fun things that make England England. The arch enemy of all these events are the sad old blue hairs [...]
So Guy Fawke‘s hometown has banned the celebration this year because it is just too scary. I back this decision, I can recall the hordes who have died year after year at bonfires all around England. I believe the York Council is correct and everyone should celebrate Guy Fawkes day today by wrapping themselves up [...]