Watch: The world marble championships in action in Sussex - video special

Teams of six were competing for the silver trophy outside the Greyhound pub. Good Friday marbles in Sussex dates back to 1588. Over the years , players from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Wales and the United States have participated alongside English teams.

The tournament dates back to 1588 during the reign of Elizabeth I, when marbles was chosen as the deciding game of a legendary sporting encounter between two young suitors, Giles and Hodge, over the hand of a Tinsley Green milk maiden named Joan.

Steve Robards was there to capture it on video.

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