There are bales of straw hanging from the Thames bridges. It is not a coincidence, it is a centuries-old security system
If you visit London, you may have seen that a huge bale of straw hangs from some bridges that cross the River Thames. Nobody has left it there by mistake, it is a signaling system that dates back to the 18th century. Notice to sailors. The reason for hanging a bale of straw from the … Read more
