RepositoryCheshire Record Office
LevelPiece
ReferenceZAB/1/67-8
TitleRegulations re archery and other sports
Date10 Jan 1540
DescriptionRegulations for encouraging the practice of long-bow shooting and other healthful exercises, agreed to by the whole Assembly; with the assent also of the Drapers, Saddlers, and Shoemakers. The old football match on Shrove Tuesday organised between the three above mentioned occupations, to be replaced by races on foot and horseback, and shooting competitions. Those failing to comply, to pay a fine of £10 to the Drapers.
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