Description
Shrovetide Football and the Ashbourne Game by Lindsey Porter
- Publisher: Landmark Publishing, 2002
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781843060635
- First edition
- Size: 8vo
- 224 pages
“Shrovetide Football and the Ashbourne Game!” by Lindsey Porter explores the traditional medieval sport of Shrovetide football which takes place annually in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Porter discusses the unique rules, customs, and rituals associated with the Ashbourne game, highlighting its importance as a cultural tradition that brings together the local community.
Condition:
the dust wrapper is in very good condition, clean and bright, with a short closed tear to the top of the spine and scuffed to the rear bottom corner. The binding is tight, and the interior is clean but with a slight odour of tobacco.
