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Jethart Hand Ba'
Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Press photographers gain an elevated position to capture the action The annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 10, 2022 in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. (Photo by Rob Gray/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #7891444 |
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| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Rob Gray/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Rob Gray/NurPhoto |
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