GALLERY: Memories of Shrovetide football fun and games

Keeping the tradition going during the Shrovetide  football match in Alnwick. Picture by Jane ColtmanKeeping the tradition going during the Shrovetide  football match in Alnwick. Picture by Jane Coltman
Keeping the tradition going during the Shrovetide football match in Alnwick. Picture by Jane Coltman
Here are some images from our archive of pictures from the last few years at the famous football match in Alnwick. There are bound to be some faces you recognise - have a look!

Look out later for pictures from this year's match.

Keeping it in the family. Ali Miller and Steven Temple with the matchball, after winning the dash across the River Aln.Keeping it in the family. Ali Miller and Steven Temple with the matchball, after winning the dash across the River Aln.
Keeping it in the family. Ali Miller and Steven Temple with the matchball, after winning the dash across the River Aln.
In the 2015 match Lee Pattinson scored a hale.In the 2015 match Lee Pattinson scored a hale.
In the 2015 match Lee Pattinson scored a hale.
Medals awarded after the 2015 match.Medals awarded after the 2015 match.
Medals awarded after the 2015 match.
Making a splash!Making a splash!
Making a splash!
Presentations at the 2017 game.Presentations at the 2017 game.
Presentations at the 2017 game.
Having fun in 2015.Having fun in 2015.
Having fun in 2015.
There was a good turnout in 2015There was a good turnout in 2015
There was a good turnout in 2015
There are always a few hardy souls who dive into the river Aln.There are always a few hardy souls who dive into the river Aln.
There are always a few hardy souls who dive into the river Aln.
Some determined match action.Some determined match action.
Some determined match action.
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