Every Easter Monday, the village of Gawthorpe in West Yorkshire comes together to stage the World Coal Carrying Championships.
This film, commissioned by Wakefield Museums and Castles, explores the origins of the competition. Hear from the organisers, audience and of course the competitors taking part in this gruelling sporting event.
Film by Alistair Ruane
Special thanks to Yorkshire Film Archive and Wakefield Libraries Local Studies.
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