The Royal Shrovetide Football match, a traditional game dating back to 1667, took place in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with participants moving a ball to opposite ends of the town. This unique event, one of the few of its kind in the UK, drew thousands of spectators for the two-day game.
Our reporter @bethoharrison also encountered the #Upards heading back with the #Shrovetide ball into #Ashbourne tonight on their way to the Green Man - what a great photo! #shrovetide #storyhub https://t.co/B4b2sty3xp
"It's in there somewhere!" 😂 These were some of the chaotic scenes from this year's Royal Shrovetide Football game in Ashbourne. Read more: https://t.co/7pmC83N38i https://t.co/8AWHsqTBF9
Second day of Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football under way https://t.co/mGaYeyW3cU
There's the ball! 🏐 This was day one of Shrovetide... what will day two bring? #shrovetide #royalshrovetide #ashbourne #derbyshire https://t.co/u1rTwFfHGE
Eyes on the prize 👀 Royal Shrovetide Football, which dates back to 1667 and involves moving a ball to opposite ends of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, has kicked off. Read more: https://t.co/7vkrGItUQW https://t.co/6FhL74rfwO
Ever wondered about the history behind Shrovetide? 🏐 Listen to Shrovetide: A Local Game for Local People on BBC Sounds ➡️ https://t.co/AX895IknMI #shrovetide #ashbourne #derbyshire #royalshrovetide https://t.co/KFHckgSLiM
Royal Shrovetide Football match kicks-off in front of thousands https://t.co/Eb6HMsMHS2
#Ashbourne Shrovetide Football is one of only a handful of games of its kind to be played annually in the UK https://t.co/iDERNK8lTv
Who's ready for Ashbourne Royal #Shrovetide this year? We'll be reporting on the game live once again, so stick with us for full coverage from Tuesday morning https://t.co/M5QUk1ULCb