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The Wallfish Journal

Hugh Thomas, Tom Woolman

A window into one of England's richest food landscapes: the people, places, and stories behind what we eat

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  • Hugh Thomas

    Food culture, localism, and nature-friendly farming from South West England | Food journalist | Frome Food Network founder | Farmers' market coordinator | Mentor for new food writers

  • Tom Woolman

    Agricultural consultant based in Frome

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