Street performers have been part of cityscapes for centuries, yet buskers have often had an ambiguous relationship with the law. At various times they have been policed as “beggars in disguise,” or treated as an urban nuisance.
History
Citation
L. McNamara & J. Quilter, 'Buskers enrich our streets and laws dont have to hinder they can help' (2016) (14 April) The Conversation 1-3.