Unravelling the tale of London's mulberry tree heritage

Since Roman times mulberries have been planted in London for their delicious fruit and medicinal virtues. Today's trees help to tell this tale, including of London's medieval abbeys, monasteries, and King James I's attempt to start a silk industry to rival Italy and France.

Lullingstone Castle’s lost mulberries

Over 20,000 mulberry trees once grew on the castle estate

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Sudbury, silk and mulberries

John Sayers, former director of Gainsborough silks recalls a lifetime in silk manufacturing

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Managing your mulberry

A short introduction to managing mature mulberries.

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