Perry is a social historian and the author of Please Pass the Scones: A Social History of English Afternoon Tea. This event offers attendees the opportunity to learn about the origins and lengthy ...

Afternoon tea, a quintessentially British custom, has transcended its origins to become a beloved ritual around the world. From its aristocratic beginnings in the 19th century to its modern-day ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest serving monarch, celebrates her 70-year anniversary on the throne this year. Starting ...

Afternoon tea played a big role in how people gathered and spent their afternoons before other drinks became popular. Many thought the custom had faded for good, but it’s thriving in luxury hotels and ...

Between sandwiches, scones and sweet pastries, afternoon tea is easy to love. We can thank Duchess of Bedford Anna Maria Russell for kicking off the ritual around 1840, when hunger pangs hit in the ...

English afternoon tea set including hot tea, pastry, scones, sandwiches and mini pies on marble top table. High tea, a quintessentially British institution, finds its truest expression in London. It ...

The 25 hotels selected for this list offer visitors opportunities to discover the history of tea, indulge in Afternoon Tea, and experience the romance of meticulously restored historic settings, ...