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•Haxey Hood 2025: Hundreds join huge scrum for medieval game
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Annual Haxey Hood game between pubs in North Lincolnshire villages dates back to 14th Century .
It involves large crowds of people facing off in a mass scrum to push a leather tube, known as the hood.
Game begins with ceremonial "fool" delivering a speech while a bonfire is lit behind him.
Game can run for hours and attracts hundreds of spectators and participants.
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