Hundreds of people from two villages on the border of Yorkshire took part in one of the country’s oldest traditions. Haxey Hood sees crowds from the villages of Haxey and Westwoodside compete in a 14th century game by piling in to push a leather tube, known as a hood, back to their favourite local pub. | Yorkshire Post

Bizarre: The ancient game of Haxey Hood

Hundreds of people from two villages on the border of Yorkshire took part in one of the country’s oldest traditions. Haxey Hood sees crowds from the villages of Haxey and Westwoodside compete in a 14th century game by piling in to push a leather tube, known as a hood, back to their favourite local pub. It takes place in fields in the Isle of Axholme, between Doncaster and Scunthorpe, on the twelfth day of Christmas (January 6) each year. Teams from all four pubs on the route were involved this y

It's a centuries old tradition, but now the future of 'Haxey Hood' could be hanging by "a very thin thread". | BBC East Yorkshire

Tomorrow is Haxey Hood - the subject of Episode Six 🌿 Here's the excellent BBC Look North segment covering the screening Dave Brewis & Doc Rowe presented for the community in October. ❄️ Looks like a cold one tomorrow although perhaps warm in the sway! Wishing everyone a very happy & safe Hood Day 🌹 | Gatherings: Folklore Documentary