Conkers may be a game that's been around for ever,
but did you know these 10 cool facts?
Conkers are the seeds of the horse
chestnut tree.
Conkers were only introduced to
Britain in the 1600s.
The first recorded game of conkers
dates back to 1848 on the Isle of Wight.
Until conkers arrived in Britain,
the game conkers was played with hazel or cob nuts or even snail
shells.
The World Conker Championships
are held every year on the second Sunday in October in Northamptonshire.
Contestants are not allowed to use their own conkers.
The World Conker Championships
started in 1965 when four local fishermen were in the Chequered
Skipper pub. They decided to gather some conkers from the village
green and 'string up' and the rest is history.
In 2001, Norwich City Council
came under criticism for wanting to chop down seven horse chestnut
trees. It was because they thought the conkers were a danger
to pedestrians.
There are a number of ways to
help prepare the perfect conker. Some people harden conkers
by pickling them in vinegar, others bake them in the oven and
some players even use last year's crop.
Extracts from horse chestnuts
have been used to treat malaria, frostbite and even ringworm!
The origin of the name 'conker'
is unclear but it's believed that it comes from the French word
'cogner' meaning to hit.
If you've got a fact or story about conkers then
email us at Norfolk@bbc.co.uk
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