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Why some Londoners can herd sheep across London Bridge for free

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Because ancient medieval toll exemptions are the ultimate flex in modern traffic jams. If you hold the historic title of 'Freeman of the City of London,' a quirky archaic law from the 12th century grants you the sacred right to herd sheep directly into the financial district without paying a tax. They still do a ceremonial drive every year, thoroughly confusing the bankers on their lunch breaks.

Why some Londoners can herd sheep across London Bridge for free
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