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‘Holy Town’ – Hallaton’s secret ‘bottle-kicking’ history

The destination for pilgrims and the capital of bottle kicking and Hare Pie Scramble!

A legend of escape from an angry bull, and a thanksgiving promise that’s been uniquely handed down to the present day.

Reporter: Ben Jackson
Producer: Andrew Fewster

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8 minutes