Amy Jeffs is studying for a PhD relating to medieval illustrated histories at the University of Cambridge. Mary Wellesley works in the Department of Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts at the British Library.

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Detail from folio 196v of the Luttrell Psalter, (c. 1325–40), unknown artist; patron: Geoffrey Luttrell, British Library, London, photo: © British Library Board

Sexing up the cherry

The cherry has come a long way over the centuries – as medieval badges, Renaissance paintings, and a video by Beyoncé reveal

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