There is a village in Cambridgeshire named after a kind of cheese that it cannot legally produce.
The community and even a former MP have backed campaigns to end the injustice in Stilton, in Huntingdonshire, but to no avail - which has left many feeling a little blue.
The story of how Stilton got its name dates back many years, to the 1700s in fact, when it is understood that blue stilton cheese was brought down to be sold in the village from the coaching inns.
The Bell Inn in Stilton still stands to this day.
It is believed that the cheese was obtained by a housekeeper at Quenby Hall, near Melton Mowbray, and they were sold by her brother-in-law at the inns.
English writer Daniel Defoe, who wrote Robinson Crusoe, described the village of Stilton as being famous for its cheese.
Despite this rich heritage, Stilton is not licensed to actually make the cheese.
This is because it is not located in one of the three counties that is licensed to do so - Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
In 1996 these three counties applied for and received Protected Geographical Status, so production is limited to these areas.
However, recent evidence has suggested that it is unlikely the cheese would have been historically sold in the village if it had not been made there.
An original recipe for a cream cheese made in Stilton in the 18th century was also uncovered, only strengthening the village's claim.
The Parish of Stilton have even applied to Defra to try and get an amendment for a Protected Designation of Origin to include the village, but with no luck.
Former North West Cambridgeshire MP, Shailesh Vara, supported the attempts too.
Despite not being able to produce the cheese, it has not stopped Stilton from having a bit of fun.
The village is also famous for its cheese rolling festival.
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