Higham Ferrers is an ancient town with many landmarks and historic features.
One of the most loved is a pear tree at what is aptly named the Pear Tree Cottage.
This has been a difficult year for all plants, including trees. The pear tree was a potential victim of the succession of heatwaves and the months without rain. However, it has sailed through the year.
It has produced a magnificent crop. The pears are huge, bigger than mangoes. (See the phot
