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Thurston’s Red

Synonyms: Billy Thurston, Dymock Red

Thurston's RedStarted at the White House in the middle of Dymock, possibly by William Thurston. It looks like an ash tree and its bark is divided into little square segments.

Origin: Dymock

Status: Critical

For further information on this and other pears, please see "Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties" by Charles Martell.

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Originated at Norton. The pear does not rot down easily so there is a saying ‘Gather your Butts one year, mill them the next, and drink the year after.’

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