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09-05-2004, 22:04

In 1696, a window tax designed to hit the rich was introduced. Many responded by blocking up windows. The tax was doubled in 1784, and abolished in 1851.

09-05-2004, 22:04	#39
yesman Guest Location: Cambridge Posts: n/a	Re: Did you know ? In 1696, a window tax designed to hit the rich was introduced. Many responded by blocking up windows. The tax was doubled in 1784, and abolished in 1851.