Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK. 28th Feb 2017. The annual Shrovetide football took place today in the Derbyshire market town of Ashbourne. Up, arts and down, cards are doing battle in a game which could go on till tonight, or until a ball is gaoled in the river Henmore. Credit: Ian Francis/Alamy Live News

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