Dangerous Hats

In the late 19th Century, the size of a civil engineer’s top hat denoted his status.

They continued to increase in size until they became a danger to the public.

This led to the passing of The Dangerous Hats Act 1887

From http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/people/forgotten_lancashire_restoring_the_fortunes_of_the_tripe_industry_1_1779139