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This is the moment Tom Leighton became a Shrovetide legend
As darkness descended on day one of this year’s annual Shrovetide, a hero emerged and etched his name in the competition’s folklore.
Tom Leighton, from...
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Why does Ashbourne love Shrovetide so much?
Every year, the young, old and canine flock to Ashbourne for its giant medieval football game between the up'ards and the down'ards.
Despite bitterly cold...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: Everything you need to know
As the shops in Ashbourne are boarded up and the streets cleared, people in the Derbyshire town will be preparing for this year's Royal...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: Derbyshire town braces itself for historic football match
Preparations are under way for Ashbourne’s annual Royal Shrovetide football match as shops, businesses and players brace themselves for impact.Â
On a quiet afternoon in late...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: Match unlikely to be cancelled due to weather
Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide officials have said they are determined to play on despite weather warnings.
Members of the players’ committee will meet to discuss safety...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: what to wear to prepare yourself for bad weather
In the midst of Storm Ellen, the town of Ashbourne is preparing for one of the world's most unusual football games - Ashbourne Royal...
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Ashbourne historian vows to fight until dying day for female equality in Royal Shrovetide Football
An Ashbourne historian says she will fight to her dying day to achieve equality for women in Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football.
Trilby Shaw, 81, has...
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Royal Shrovetide Football: Ashbourne historian says players might have been playing it wrong
If you are born north or south of the River Henmore in Ashbourne, Royal Shrovetide Football is in your blood.
But, if you think you...
