First launched in 1968, this long-standing festive tradition held the day after Christmas will see teams from two of Knaresborough’s best-loved and most historic pubs – the Half Moon Free House and Mother Shipton Inn – compete in a tug-of-war contest across the River Nidd.
The two pubs’ men's and women's teams will pull a rope across the River Nidd at Low Bridge, raising funds for local charities and drawing a crowd of 1,000 people of more.
The men’s team from The Mother Shipton Inn beat their rivals The Half Moon pub 2-0, while the score was reversed for the ladies’ teams, with the Half Moon team winning 2-0.
5. Knaresborough Boxing Day Tug of War
The ladies team from The Mother Shiptons Inn compete against rivals The Half Moon pub. Photograph by Tony Johnson. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Knaresborough Boxing Day Tug of War
The mens team from The Mother Shiptons Inn pull themselves to a 2-0 victory over rivals The Half Moon pub. Photograph by Tony Johnson. Photo: Tony Johnson