As I'm sure everyone in the world has heard, there's going to be a Royal Wedding. However, in one of those stories you couldn't possibly make up, officials in Abingdon County (in Oxfordshire, about 60 miles west of London) are concerned because building works on the County Hall Museum may prevent its tradition of hurling cakes from the top of the building into the crowd below.
According to the BBC, It is thought the custom started in 1760 with the coronation of George III, and is a way to reward the public on special occasions.
Officials are hopeful, however, that once the wedding date is announced, they will be able to schedule the work so civic leaders can get on the roof on that day.
Only in England...
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