London stories
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Games & Sports
Games & Sports
The lost, lawless tradition of Shrovetide football
Forget pancakes – for hundreds of years, Shrove Tuesday was marked by a chaotic ball game
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
‘Munitionettes’ & women’s football in the First World War
The official sport of women factory workers in wartime
Games & Sports
Games & Sports
Ian Wright: Arsenal hero, London legend
This ex-footballer and pundit from Brockley has won hearts on and off the pitch
Games & Sports
Games & Sports
Games & Sports
Harry Kane: The making of England’s number nine
England's all-time top scorer is one of London's sporting heroes