Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK. 4th March historic game of of shrovetide football took place today under clear blus skies,The two teams Up'ards and Down'ards battled for the ball the aim to score up stream or down stream depending on which team you play game can last for hours and their are very few rules apply. Credit: Ian Francis/Alamy Live News

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Location: Ashbourne Derbyshire England UK
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