In pictures: Cheese rolling

1 of 4 Competitors come from far and wide to take part in the annual Cheese Rolling competition in Cheshire.

2 of 4 The tradition dates back to Roman times and the aim is to catch the seven-pound Double Gloucester cheese.

3 of 4 People often get injured in the race for the cheese.

4 of 4 The person who manages to catch the rolling cheese gets to keep it!