Notched wooden tally sticks with engraved debt marks and an Exchequer tally label, connected to England’s credit system and Parliament.

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WOODEN CREDIT CARDS: How Medieval Sticks Ran England’s Economy For 700 Years (Then Burnt Down Parliament)

England once trusted its entire financial system to notched wooden sticks! From medieval taxes to royal spending, they powered the economy… until their destruction helped trigger a fire that consumed Parliament itself!

  • Notched wooden tally sticks with engraved debt marks and an Exchequer tally label, connected to England’s credit system and Parliament.

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    WOODEN CREDIT CARDS: How Medieval Sticks Ran England’s Economy For 700 Years (Then Burnt Down Parliament)

    England once trusted its entire financial system to notched wooden sticks! From medieval taxes to royal spending, they powered the economy… until their destruction helped trigger a fire that consumed Parliament itself!

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