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Events in Derbyshire

Shrovetide Football

An event in February in Derbyshire
Ashbourne
Event begins: 30th November -0001
Shrovetide Football ends on 30th November -0001
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football is a game played in the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Unlike a conventional football match this game is played over two eight hour periods, the goals are 3miles apart and there are very few rules.

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