As Valentine's Day approaches, the discerning lovers are turning away from the acres of lurid red and pink card towards a more personal, lasting token to declare their love. Love spoons, carved from one piece of wood by a suitor for their beloved, were a symbol of intent; the decorations carrying messages of love, hope and commitment. These spoons, famously Welsh, have also been found in Scandinavia and in areas across Eastern Europe. The oldest known example in the UK is hel

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