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The traditional annual "Duck Race"took place in the village of Grove, Nr

The traditional annual 'Duck Race'took place in the village of Grove, Nr


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The traditional annual "Duck Race"took place in the village of Grove, Nr

The traditional annual " Duck Race" took place in the village of Grove, Nr. Wantage, Berks. This competition has been held for the last 200 years to celebrate the end of the village fete or feast week. Competitors wearing only shorts and shoes at a blast on a whistle race through the waist deep water of the village stream in pursuit of a duck, which has been thrown into the water. The event is organized by the local football club who make a collection from the sightseers. Winner of one of the races, David Beal, 14, a local boy holds up the duck which he reached first. July 1956 P029114

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In this photograph from July 1956, we are transported back in time to witness the lively and cherished tradition of the annual "Duck Race" in the quaint village of Grove, Nr. Wantage, Berks. For over two centuries, this thrilling competition has marked the end of the village fete or feast week, bringing together locals and visitors alike. As captured by the lens, participants clad only in shorts and shoes eagerly await a blast on a whistle before plunging into waist-deep water. Their goal? To chase down a duck that has been tossed into the stream. The atmosphere is electric with excitement as these brave competitors give their all to be crowned victorious. Organized by the local football club, this event not only fosters community spirit but also serves as an opportunity for them to raise funds through generous donations from spectators who have come to witness this spectacle unfold. Caught mid-celebration is David Beal, a fourteen-year-old boy hailing from Grove itself. Triumphantly holding up his prized duck high above his head, he basks in well-deserved glory after emerging triumphant from one of these exhilarating races. This remarkable snapshot encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also showcases how deeply rooted traditions can bring people together while creating lasting memories for generations to come.

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