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...

‘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...

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.

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...

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...

Tastes good…grand Shrovetide football lunch

Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football lunch before the start of the game today.

Here we go! Ashbourne’s Royal Shrovetide Football game starts

Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football game started at 2pm today. More than 40 University of Derby journalism students were on hand to record the game. The featured...