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Damson Collection

"The Shropshire Damson: A Delicious and Versatile Fruit" The damson, also known as the Shropshire Damson, is a variety of plum belonging to the Prunus domestica species

Background imageDamson Collection: Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P

Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P. spinosa
5856538 Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P. spinosa.; (add.info.: Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties)

Background imageDamson Collection: Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson

Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau
5856536 Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of plum varieties)

Background imageDamson Collection: Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: Jerusalem plum, prune datte, petite Mirabelle, Reine Claude

Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: Jerusalem plum, prune datte, petite Mirabelle, Reine Claude, prune jaune hatif
5856537 Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: Jerusalem plum, prune datte, petite Mirabelle, Reine Claude, prune jaune hatif, prune de Brugnolle.; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of plum varieties)

Background imageDamson Collection: Plums: Plate XIX, painted and printed by G. Brookshaw, 1808 (print)

Plums: Plate XIX, painted and printed by G. Brookshaw, 1808 (print)
BAL61727 Plums: Plate XIX, painted and printed by G. Brookshaw, 1808 (print); Private Collection.

Background imageDamson Collection: Plums and prunes, Prunus domestica

Plums and prunes, Prunus domestica
5324575 Plums and prunes, Prunus domestica by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Plums and prunes, Prunus domestica)

Background imageDamson Collection: Damson plum, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Damson plum, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Damson plum or wild bullace tree, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia (Prunus insititia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Background imageDamson Collection: Plums and prunes, Prunus domestica

Plums and prunes, Prunus domestica. Greengage 1, prune royale de tours 2, mirabelle plum 3, damson 4 and prune de monsieur hative 5

Background imageDamson Collection: Plums (w / c on paper)

Plums (w / c on paper)
CMN95641 Plums (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); diam.: 31.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageDamson Collection: Damson, Bambusa Vulgaris (litho)

Damson, Bambusa Vulgaris (litho)
6004541 Damson, Bambusa Vulgaris (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damson, Bambusa Vulgaris)

Background imageDamson Collection: Damson, 'The Merryweather'(colour litho)

Damson, "The Merryweather"(colour litho)
6004684 Damson, " The Merryweather" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damson)

Background imageDamson Collection: Apricot, plums and peaches in plastic cups, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Apricot, plums and peaches in plastic cups, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageDamson Collection: Ripe plums -Prunus domestica subsp. domestica- on branch, Bavaria, Germany

Ripe plums -Prunus domestica subsp. domestica- on branch, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageDamson Collection: Noble M12 GTO Lee Noble

Noble M12 GTO Lee Noble

Background imageDamson Collection: Fletts Happy Families - Mr Flett

Fletts Happy Families - Mr Flett - Damson Jam. circa 1930s

Background imageDamson Collection: Raccoon (Procyon lotor) in a plum tree, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) in a plum tree, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Background imageDamson Collection: Pitted Prunes -Prunus domestica-, prepared to make jam

Pitted Prunes -Prunus domestica-, prepared to make jam

Background imageDamson Collection: Plums in a basket

Plums in a basket

Background imageDamson Collection: Picture No. 11074047

Picture No. 11074047
Damsons ripe fruit

Background imageDamson Collection: Picture No. 10857487

Picture No. 10857487
Damsons - fallen on ground (Elegia equisetacea) Date:

Background imageDamson Collection: Prunus domestica, Damsons, growing on tree

Prunus domestica, Damsons, growing on tree

Background imageDamson Collection: Assorted plums, including greengage, mirabelle, damson, yellow plum, red plum

Assorted plums, including greengage, mirabelle, damson, yellow plum, red plum, on woven tray and in bowl, view from above

Background imageDamson Collection: Damson (Prunus domestica var. insititia) Langley Bullace, close-up of fruit, growing in orchard

Damson (Prunus domestica var. insititia) Langley Bullace, close-up of fruit, growing in orchard, Norfolk, England, august

Background imageDamson Collection: Damsons and blackberries

Damsons and blackberries
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDamson Collection: Roeships and damsens

Roeships and damsens
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageDamson Collection: Damsons and Rose hips

Damsons and Rose hips
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock


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"The Shropshire Damson: A Delicious and Versatile Fruit" The damson, also known as the Shropshire Damson, is a variety of plum belonging to the Prunus domestica species. With its deep purple skin and juicy flesh, it is highly sought after for its unique flavor. Dating back centuries, the damson plum has been cultivated in Europe since ancient times. Its small size and tart taste make it perfect for jams, jellies, and desserts. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in various culinary creations. An illustration from 1923 showcases the beauty of this fruit with its vibrant colors captured through lithography. Another artwork depicts plums on paper using watercolors, highlighting their natural appeal. Interestingly, there is another plant called Bambusa Vulgaris that shares the name "damson. " This lithograph portrays this bamboo species with intricate details that showcase nature's diversity. In a colorful lithograph titled "The Merryweather, " we see a depiction of a damson tree laden with ripe fruits ready for picking. It reminds us of happy family moments spent gathering these delicious treats straight from nature's bounty. Beyond being enjoyed by humans alone, even animals appreciate the sweetness of damsons. Mr Flett's Happy Families game features an image showcasing how much joy these plums bring to everyone – including our furry friends, and are not only cherished for their taste but have also inspired other industries. The Noble M12 GTO Lee Noble sports car takes inspiration from this luscious fruit to create an exhilarating driving experience that matches its intense flavors. Traveling to Lower Austria in Wachau reveals yet another use for plums like damsons - they are served alongside apricots and peaches in plastic cups as a refreshing treat during hot summer days. These fruits truly know no bounds when it comes to versatility. Finally, Bavaria in Germany boasts beautiful branches adorned with ripe damsons.