In what year did zebra crossings become legal in the UK?

I thought it was a good question, I am 62 and never knew all that about our zebra crossings. The only thing that I thought was odd was the word legal, I don't think crossings were illegal!

I remember the green cross code .

nurseynan, I think the legal aspect is in relation to giving right of way to pedestrians.

Player Elf Counsel, I was born in 1950 and remember as a child walking into a Beleisha beacon and getting a big lump on my head! Ouch!

nurseynan, I'm 77 and remember the old crossings with Beliesha Beacons.

I was taught as a child to put one foot on the road at a zebra crossing to let drivers know I was ready to cross. Crazy when I look back. Would not do that now! Too much traffic. Not many zebra crossings left. Taken over by Pelican crossings.

are you kidding?