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Horse Chestnut



The good old conker tree! The talk spans its history from its introduction into England and the part it has played in our parks, through to it being crucial for the Allies winning the First World War and its role in the setting up of the State of Israel. Other intriguing insights relate to it giving rise to sunscreen lotion and the science of fluorescence. Included also is the story of "Under a Spreading Chestnut Tree".

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