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A stone’s throw from the caravan

ECCENTRICITY IS A special gift bestowed on us Brits – particularly when it is pursued in group activities – and our rich historical tapestry has spawned some magical events.

Peering into the shadowy mists of time, long before the first footballer thought of inflating a pig’s bladder, it’s possible to catch a glimpse of sporting traditions from yesteryear that, unlike football, few nations have adopted and even fewer folks have actually mastered.

Sporting events

Our caravan has taken the whole family to some unexpected places and allowed us to experience things we didn’t know existed; which is why we decided to try out a series of eccentric British sports.

Sporting events are often the preserve

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