Conkers.
by Chris Day
Title
Conkers.
Artist
Chris Day
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The nut is mildly poisonous. The most famous use of horse chestnut is in the game of conkers. The first record of the game of conkers is from the Isle of Wight in 1848. The World Conker Championships are held in Northamptonshire every year. They attract thousands of people and participants from all over the world. Other uses of the conkers include horse medicines (claimed to be the origin of the name), as additives in shampoos and as a starch substitute. Research has shown that chemicals from conkers can be used to treat strains and bruises. More widely the tree was introduced for its ornamental nature and was widely planted in parks and gardens. It became so popular that in the early 1900s 'chestnut sundays' were born when large numbers of people would gather to see the blossom and picnic.
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August 19th, 2012
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