Jedburgh centre during Ba Game
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Jedburgh centre during Ba Game
Image: © Clint Mann Taken: 26 Feb 2015
Looking towards the Mercat Cross in the centre of Jedburgh. The crowds visible are watching and participating in the Ba Game, a medieval form of handball played by two teams of Uppies and Downies. Note how the shop windows have been boarded up.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.477685
Longitude
-2.5556