• 03/11/2025

Atherstone Ball Game Continues an 826-Year-Old Tradition in England

New York Times

In the 826-year-old Atherstone Ball Game, there are two rules, locals say: Keep the big leather ball on the main street, and don’t kill anyone.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/world/europe/atherstone-ball-game-uk-shrove-tuesday-lent.html