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Premium Framed Print : Thousands of villagers line the streets of Atherstone for the traditional Shrove Tuesday
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Thousands of villagers line the streets of Atherstone for the traditional Shrove Tuesday
Thousands of villagers line the streets of Atherstone for the traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game.
The 700-year-old game, which has often been marred by jostling and shoving, lasts for 2 hours and the winner is the person who has possession of the ball at the end of the game
15th February, 1983
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21633089
© Mirrorpix
Ball Game Customs Large Crowd Running Shrove Tuesday
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the vibrant streets of Atherstone on a momentous Shrove Tuesday in 1983. Thousands of villagers have gathered along the bustling thoroughfares, eagerly awaiting the commencement of the age-old tradition - the Shrove Tuesday ball game. This ancient spectacle, steeped in history and customs, has been passed down through generations for over 700 years. As the clock strikes noon, an electrifying energy fills the air as participants prepare themselves for two hours of intense competition. The objective is simple yet exhilarating: possess the ball at all costs when time runs out. The image captures a sea of faces brimming with anticipation and excitement. The crowd's enthusiasm is palpable as they anxiously await each twist and turn that unfolds before them. This snapshot encapsulates not only a sporting event but also a cherished cultural heritage that unites an entire community. While this spirited contest has occasionally witnessed jostling and shoving amidst its fervor, it remains an occasion where camaraderie prevails above all else. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our innate desire for healthy competition. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene frozen in time, we cannot help but marvel at how such traditions endure throughout centuries. This photograph immortalizes both a bygone era and timeless values - unity, passion, and unwavering determination etched onto every face present on that memorable February day in 1983.
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