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The British and World Marbles Championship is a marbles knock-out tournament that takes place annually on Good Friday and dates back to 1588. It is held at the Greyhound public house in Tinsley Green, West Sussex. [1]
The British and World Marbles Championship takes place annually on Good Friday at the Greyhound public house in Tinsley Green, West Sussex. It dates back to 1588, the modern event having run almost continuously since 1932.
The British and World Marbles Championship has been held at Tinsley Green's pub, The Greyhound, every year since 1932. [39] [41] [42] Traditionally, the marbles-playing season started on Ash Wednesday and lasted until midday on Good Friday: playing after that brought bad luck. [41]
The British and World Marbles Championship has been held at Tinsley Green, West Sussex, England, every year since 1932. [17] [18] [19] (Marbles has been played in Tinsley Green and the surrounding area for many centuries: [17] [20] TIME magazine traces its origins to 1588. [21])
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In his lifetime, Maynard acquired celebrity for his marbles-playing well before he was known outside his locality for his singing. His nickname "Pop" was a tribute to his skill at marble-popping. [25] The British and World Marbles Championship is said to date back to 1588. [26]
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