J. M. Robinson, Treasures of the English Churches.  Sinclair-Stevenson, 1995.   ISBN  9781856192866

This book is the culmination of a search of England to find interesting features of local churches, profusely illustrated in black and white and colour.  Not best pleased, however, to see on p. 131 a reference to  St Mary’s and All Saints, Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire:  Back of the pulpit with Tudor Royal Arms (and a colour picture).   Surely there are other treasures in this church that they could have chosen…

We do rather better with the Digger’s Club Garden Annual catalogue which lists on p. 28 – “King Richard:  The King of leeks.  An excellent early variety.  Produces extra long shanks with a creamy texture.”

I have adopted this vegetable for our King Richard.

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