10Carrying the Wife

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This has been a quirky ancient tradition that is not only practiced in the UK but also in some parts of America and Finland. Sweet and romantic, husbands literally carry their wives over their shoulders and race over the hills or wherever the venue is. This is a less than 400-metre marathon race. In Dorking, Surrey this happens every year in March. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

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