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‘Beer, medieval football and getting away from the wife!’
So what do people really think of Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football game?
University of Derby Media Production students Alex Bridgewood and Paul Bola found out...
Shrovetide Archive
A history of Royal Shrovetide Football in Ashbourne
By Kay Hartley
February 13, 2018 means one thing to most people - Pancake Day.
However, to the people of Ashbourne it means something completely...
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‘They’ll think we are crazy’
Here is an audio interview with marshal Barry Wright at Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football game 2018.
The interview was by University of Derby journalism student...
Shrovetide 2019
7 most frequently asked questions about Ashbourne Shrovetide
There are many questions asked about Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football game, so here some of the mysteries of the ancient game are answered.
Shrovetide Archive
The Shrovetide ball ‘turned up’ by Willie Tucker
Here is the moment that Willie Tucker 'turned up' the ball at this year's Royal Shrovetide Football game in Ashbourne.
Blood, sweat and laughter...
Your guide...
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Blood, sweat and laughter…
Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football game is well underway today.
Despite the freezing conditions and the rain, hundreds turned up to play and watch the ancient...
