Victorian Vintage Afternoon Tea

Is a wise woman she will limit her guests to the afternoon tea to the number her.

Victorian vintage afternoon tea. Vintage afternoon tea company morpeth northumberland. Tea history fashion sports culture and social history of the victorian era 1837 1901. As the victorian era dawned in england tea was a commodity but by the end of the era it formed the foundation for a closely followed ritual of grand proportions. An informal afternoon tea was a great way for victorian era ladies and gentlemen to gather together for tea sweets and conversation.

Owning it signified a high social standing so ladies in the victorian times carried their own teacups to afternoon tea meets. The tea time snack originally designed by the british was a way of fighting off hunger pains. In future i ll be writing more on afternoon tea specifically formal teas and receptions which often featured music entertainment and as. 4 996 likes 153 talking about this.

5 732 likes 163 talking about this 3 295 were here. Victorian tea times in arklow is a stunningly authentic salute to all things victorian and offers guests a truly immersive experience of that bygone era combining fabulous food with flouncing victorian ensembles. These parties include more than just a cup of tea. 5 732 likes 273 talking about this 3 295 were here.

I hope the above has given you some idea of how a late nineteenth century hostess might have arranged such an affair. By the late victorian era afternoon tea was again mostly a pastime of the idle rich. In every respectable english dwelling be it palace or cottage tea is served between four and five o clock every afternoon in the year. Victoria vintage tea rooms draycott derbyshire.

Victoria vintage tea rooms draycott derbyshire. We are completely mobile and bring our elegant afternoon tea to you with all of our vintage bone china. Serving tea the vintage way vintage tea rooms outdoor barn and garden area. In many countries a tea party is one of the most celebrated affairs.

Pushing back the delicate lace curtains your eyes rest on rich embossed wallpapered walls plush velvet couches ornate candelabras and other wonderful assembled reminders of times.