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Next door neighbours dug a couple of shrubs up last year, as they didn't like where they were growing, and gave them to me.   This one has large thorns in it and I didn't realise it flowered until now.  Can anyone tell me what it is, please?

Japonica ?

I'm with you markfield rover -  Japonica.

I thought they grew up the fence, like the one belowI've had for yonks and ends up with lots of little appley things.
This one is just a small shrub and doesn't get more than about 2 feet tall - is it just another variety?

yes, flowering quince. second pic - lovely coloured flower

Thank you all for identifying. So do I assume this one won't produce the "appley" bits?

The flowering Quinces (Japonica) do produce small fruit which can be cooked and eaten... jam etc but the true quince is a much better bet...

chaenomeles japonica. Mine produce loads of yellow apple sized fruit every year but hard as b******y.  :-[ :P Although it is not "quince" but ornamental variety of same, the fruit can be made into quince jam or jelly but I've never had the time to do so.