Olney pancake race, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

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The Olney pancake race run on Shrove Tuesday by the women of the town of Olney is over a distance of 415 yards beginning in the market place and finishing near St. Peter and St. Paul`s Church. The traditional prize for the winner is a kiss from the verger.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Colin Underhill / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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