Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK. 17th February, 2015. Ashbourne stalwart Mick Pepper ready to 'turn up the ball' in to 'the hug', a large group of players at this year's Shrovetide football match Credit: Malcolm Brice/Alamy Live News

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Location: Ashbourne Town Derbyshire England UK GB Great Britain
Photo credit: © Malcolm Brice / Alamy / Afripics
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