Echo memories - After 300 years, the captain is bringing the Silver Arrow home

The Northern Echo | May 14, 2008| | Copyright

History is made on Saturday when the world's oldest recorded sporting event returns to its roots in North Yorkshire. The celebration of more than three centuries of archery is supported by The Northern Echo

THIS weekend, the world's oldest recorded sporting event returns to its North Yorkshire roots for its 300th annual competition. Blown by a freak gust of wind and a historical coincidence, archery is coming home.

The Antient Scorton Silver Arrow was first shot for in 1673 - so long ago that they felt justified in spelling 'ancient' in the old way. How the competition began, no one really ...

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