Tradidion declares that this race first run in the year 1445, pancakes at the time being a popular dish and recieving the royal favour.It was run on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent, and the whole day was given over to a festival of celebrations and pastimes, which formed a part of the 'last fling' celebrations. (Mardi Gras)One story tells us of a harrassed housewife, hearing the shriving bell, dashing off to the Church still clutching her frying pan containing a pancake. (and the international race was born)Since then Olney has been invaded every Shrove Tuesday by an ever increasing...