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The long-standing Sussex tradition of Good Friday marbles was upheld today when Tinsley Green, near Crawley, hosted the British and World Marbles Championship.
Teams of six competed for the silver trophy outside the Greyhound pub. Good Friday marbles in Sussex dates back to 1588. Over the years , players from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Wales and the United States have participated alongside English teams.
Teams of six competed for the silver trophy outside the Greyhound pub. Good Friday marbles in Sussex dates back to 1588. Over the years , players from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Wales and the United States have participated alongside English teams.