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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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Five key moments from day one of Shrovetide 2020
It's been an action-packed first day of this year's Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide - with thousands of people descending on the town to get involved.
Every...
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12 great photos from day one of Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020
It's been an action-packed day one of Shrovetide in Ashbourne - and these great photos sum up the event perfectly.
Our reporters have been out...
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What is the Shrovetide song and why do people sing it?
Have you heard about the Royal Shrovetide song?
The Shrovetide Anthem was written in 1891 for a concert which was organised to raise funds to...
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What’s the weather for Shrovetide on Shrove Tuesday?
Today marks the start of Shrovetide football, an annual event taking place in Ashbourne.
A game that is played exclusively in the Derbyshire town and...
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What’s the weather going to be like in Ashbourne for Shrovetide 2020?
Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide football is probably world's maddest football game, but what role will the weather play this year?
The game been played in the...
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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 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...
