Jedburgh Hand Ba game

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PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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1825 x 2677 px | 15.5 x 22.7 cm | 6.1 x 8.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

14 February 2013

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Jedburgh UK

Photographer:

David Cheskin

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The Jedburgh Hand Ba game played in the town centre by two teams the Uppies and Doonies, who are chosen by where they live.

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