The game of Marbles is over 3,000 years old.
Marbles get their name from the fact that originally they were made from marble.
The use of marbles is mentioned in both ancient Roman literature, and ancient Egypt.
Up till the 18th century, Marbles were often made of clay, metal, or glass.
Then in the 1970,s, ceramic marbles entered mass production.
In the early 20th century, Glass marbles entered mass production.
The first machine made marbles were made in 1890, in Germany.
These days, Glass marbles are the most popular.
The first book on marbles was written in 1815, in England.
The World Marbles Championships are held every year at Tinsley Green near Crawley, West Sussex.
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