Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK. 17th February, 2015. Palyers from 'The Up'ards' (Struston Mill) and 'The Down'ards' (Clifton Mill) sing Auld Lang Syne and God Save The Queen before the ball, made of leather and filled with cork is turned up. Shrovetide Football at Ashbourne, Derbyshire date back to 12th Century, reign of Henry II; also known as 'hugball' 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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