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Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

Follow the Fool to Lincolnshire’s Haxey Hood game

The Haxey Hood Game, a 700 year old quirky British tradition, is played annually on the 12th day of Christmas in Lincolnshire…

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Head to Lincolnshire for the traditional Haxey Hood Game

The Haxey Hood Game is a 700 year old tradition played on the 12th day of Christmas in Lincolnshire, and is the second oldest surviving tradition in the UK…

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The Fool and his Boggans gather for the Haxey Hood Game

The Haxey Hood Game is a 700 year old tradition played on the 12th day of Christmas and the second oldest surviving tradition in the UK…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

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