SD7916 : World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom 2008

near to Ramsbottom, Bury, Great Britain

World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom 2008
World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom 2008
This annual event in Ramsbottom sees competitors throw black puddings in an attempt to knock Yorkshire puddings from a 20ft high plinth,
a cheeky reference to the centuries-old rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire.
The golden grid, on which competitors stand when they throw their puddings, arrived by steam train at Ramsbottom Station shortly before noon and was escorted to the Royal Oak pub on the left of the picture on Bridge Street with much pomp and ceremony.
Winning brings celebrity status and the glare of the media spotlight.
This year's winner was 23 year old Adan Arthern from Radcliffe Greater Manchester.
SD7916 : World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom 2007
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Sunday, 14 September, 2008   (more nearby)
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Monday, 15 September, 2008
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OSGB36: geotagged! SD 791 169 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:38.8964N 2:19.0317W
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