The championship, which has been held at the ... is known worldwide as being the home of British marbles. The event attracts visitors from all over the world, with some wishing to take part ...

For the hand of a maiden, two 16th century swains clashed in an “all known sports” tournament in which marbles, for reasons now obscure, became the dominant contest. By the 1700s the marble ...

Marbles have existed since the time of the Romans. England held a tournament in 1588 when marbles, after a contest of twelve other sports was completed resulting in a tie between the participants ...