Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK. 17th February, 2015. Traffic and whole town come to a standstill for Royal Shrovetide Football match between the Down'ards and Up'ards at Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The game dates back to 12th Century, reign of Henry II 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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