Halloween and Bonfire Night. But in certain corners of Greater Manchester and Lancashire, the season is synonymous with a local culinary delight - the black pea.
Often soaked overnight, before being boiled up and served with a generous helping of salt and vinegar, the simple snack is one that evokes childhood memories for so many in towns such as Bolton, Bury, and Rochdale.
Following posts on the MyBolton and MyBury Facebook pages, hundreds of you got in touch to tell us what you think of the delicacy.
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