Most marmalades have the peel, either thinly or thickly cut. However, there are Golden and Silver Shreds, which have a clear jelly with very few shreds in, and are used to introduce children to the bitterer adult varieties. I believe the makers, Robertsons, have a shredless version, as well. I remember being very disappointed at a hotel in Cumbria which had, on a previous visit, given me Frank Cooper's Oxford Marmalade, when Golden Shred arrived on my table.

As for not serving preserves on bread, that was the preserved fruit, I imagine. Not the jammy stuff.

Penny