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Littleton Late Treacle

A possible Late Treacle found in the Worcestershire village of that name.

Status	Endangered

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Brown Bess

Originally a culinary pear so its large russetted fruits can also be used in the kitchen. Common in South Gloucestershire, where it was often called Gloucester Brown. The pears originally in the National Collection and illustrated in Charles Martell’s book were not incorrect and now renamed Tirley Brown. The error was corrected in 2011, but...

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