What is Magna Carta? Clause 33 Introduction

The video explores the significance of fish weirs in the Magna Carta, particularly Clause 33. Fish weirs, which were barriers made of reeds to trap fish, hindered trade along the Thames and Medway rivers. Their removal was crucial for London merchants and demonstrated the influence of Londoners at Runnymede. The clause also suggested that some resources, like rivers, should belong to the community and not be exploited by the king, highlighting a shift towards communal rights.

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