New England Clam Chowder

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped Spanish onions; 1 quart white wine; 1 quart water; 10 cherry stone clams, well washed; 1 cup Cobb smoked bacon, cut into small dice; 1 cup diced Spanish; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 stalk celery, peeled and sliced (save leaves); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 dice; 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; Salt and Pepper To Taste