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From Piccalilli and marmite through to Bombay duck, Brown Windsor Soup to Sloe Gin and Samphire, this book contains histories, recipes and anecdotes on a range of eccentric eats that delight the taste buds of the English. It is a reference for anyone who relishes sampling the exotic and the unexpected.

About the Author

Founded to preserve and provide access to places of natural beauty or historical significance, the National Trust is one of the world’s leading conservation organisations dedicated to preserving Britain’s landscape. From ancient forests to historic houses and gardens, the Trust looks after more than a quarter of a million hectares of land, including over 770 miles of coastline and thousands of archaeological monuments across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.