Haxey, Lincolnshire, UK. 6th Jan, 2017. The Haxey Hood is a 700-year old game, it took place today during a downpour. The Haxey fool is paraded around three pubs, singing chants and drinking free ale, burning of straw near village church behind the fool, then men and children do battle on a near by field. © Ian Francis/Alamy Live News

Haxey, Lincolnshire, UK. 6th Jan, 2017. The Haxey Hood is a 700-year old game, it took place today during a downpour. The Haxey fool is paraded around three pubs, singing chants and drinking free ale, burning of straw near village church behind the fool, then men and children do battle on a near by field. © Ian Francis/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
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Ian Francis / Alamy Stock Photo

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7360 x 4912 px | 62.3 x 41.6 cm | 24.5 x 16.4 inches | 300dpi

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6 January 2017

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Haxey,Lincolnshire,England,Britain,UK,

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