Uppies and downies : the extraordinary football games of Britain
Hornby, Hugh2008
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Association football - or 'soccer' - is the world's most popular sport. Yet, in Britain, there remains around 15 traditional versions of football, many of which have developed from festival games. 'Uppies and Downies' explores the history of Britain's traditional games, such as the annual Shrove Tuesday game in Alnwick.
Main title:
Uppies and downies : the extraordinary football games of Britain / Hugh Hornby ; editor, Simon Inglis.
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Publisher:
Swindon : English Heritage, c2008.
Collation:
188 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.) ; 21 x 22 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185).
ISBN:
9781905624645 (pbk)1905624646 (pbk)
Language:
English
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Index terms:
KIRKWALL THE BA' UPPIES DOONIES
BRN:
452723
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