Boys tussle for the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event on Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Boys tussle for the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event on Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. Stock Photo
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PA Images

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M5CPT5

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2833 x 1976 px | 24 x 16.7 cm | 9.4 x 6.6 inches | 300dpi

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22 February 2018

Photographer:

Andrew Milligan

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