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A Photo Collection of Britain's Strangest Traditions

Burning boats, foam-covered students, and a good old-fashioned joust.
Reuters

This week, Postcard brought you stories from Hallaton, where two towns stage an annual Rugby-esque battle over a gallon of beer. A deeper dig reveals this isn't just an anomaly. Reuters has helpfully pulled together a photo collection of England's oddest events. Below: burning boats, foam-covered students, and a good old-fashioned joust.