They Drink, Then They Fight Over a Ball: An English Town’s Tradition
In the 826-year-old Atherstone Ball Game, there are two rules, locals say: Keep the big leather ball on the main street, and don’t kill anyone.
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Pancake Day In London: Shrove Tuesday Races And Events Across The Capital
Photo: Lucy Young The Leadenhall Market pancake race is much of a Shrove Tuesday staple as lemon and sugar, with local workers and visitors going head-to-head on a 20-metre cobbled course ...
10 best places in London for pancakes on Shrove Tuesday
Wherever you are in London there are some pan-tastic places to celebrate Shrove Tuesday and have a pancake. From lemon and ...
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Pancake Pandemonium: London’s Livery Race Tradition
The Inter-Livery Pancake Race in London's Guildhall Yard is a lively annual event commemorating Shrove Tuesday. Participants in quirky costumes race around the square while flipping pancakes. The race ...
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Shrovetide and the Original Derby Game
Shrovetide football is an ancient, rough and chaotic ball game played on Shrove Tuesday, involving two rival teams of local ...
Farmers’ protest live: Protesters say ‘no pancakes without us’ on tractor tax march in London
However, unlike at previous protests which have seen dozens of tractors park up in central London, the Met Police has warned farmers not to bring the vehicles, which would breach the conditions of the ...
The 10 best places to celebrate Pancake Day in London according to TripAdvisor
The most important celebration of the year is around the corner as Londoners prepare for Pancake Day on Tuesday (March 4).
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Can You Flip A Pancake And Run?
Inter-Livery Pancake Race in London saw runners in quirky costumes, including a skyscraper and a beekeeper, racing while ...
This wild ancient version of soccer has rules like ‘no murder’ and is still being played today
It's described as one of the earliest forms of soccer with one ancient rule telling players not to murder each other.