In 1696, the British government imposed a tax on which of these features?
Correct answer: Windows
Einstein A-go-go
That's where the phrase "daylight robbery" comes from.
Player #12849301
Einstein A-go-go,
Apparently the UK taxes having a TV😳
In my NH home town they tax/charge folks for their pool whether it be in ground or above.
So, they pay outrageous property tax, pay for the pool, pay for the water and the pleasure of having one!
It’s criminal if you ask me😡
J
We Brits love a good Tax hike! Soon we’ll be taxed for walking down the street or just breathing!!! 😂
Player #25874027
Don’t Microsoft now do something similar?
Tom
wasn't it only glass windows?
Sellers
Player #12849301, NZ similar... having to pay a TV licence.
Sue
Player #12849301, it’s not a tax on having a TV, it’s a licence fee for watching the BBC who have no adverts. It’s not huge and can be paid monthly with no interest. The window tax was a way of getting money from more wealthy people and the bricked up spaces were often painted to resemble windows. They can still be seen in some houses today.
Dd1
as they did when they took over my Ciuntry.
a glass tax
Miss Sue
Sal, Truly bizarre. The English are messed up. I am 25% English. Sheesh.
Hud
J, 😂
Sal
A modern oddity in the UK is that some new buildings have false "bricked-up windows."
flr
I loved hearing the origin of daylight robbery!
arohanui
Player #12849301, a tax on luxury, seems fair enough
On time
Ridiculous tax…..😂
Player #12879186
Player #12849301, No taxes,no services,necessary evil.
helova
RSVP78, was also to do with sunlight causing people to spend less on coal
Player #7541626
That's a new one for the time.....a tax on the wealth
Player Sherry
DAVE WHEELDON, that's amazing Dave!