Talk: The Social History of Afternoon Tea

Talk: The Social History of Afternoon Tea

This fascinating and mouth watering illustrated talk, on the 29th September at Budock Vean, covers how tea drinking was first introduced into England, how it was popularised and how afternoon tea became a social institution.

"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Henry James, novelist

Afternoon Tea at Budock Vean Hotel Cornwall
Budock Vean Afternoon Tea

Book Now

Book Now

Enjoy a fascinating talk on the 29th September about the history of English afternoon tea, along with a buffet afternoon tea for you to enjoy afterwards. Call 01326 250288 to book your place.

Cost: 

£22.50 per person - talk and buffet style afternoon tea

Time:

2.30pm - aprox 5.00pm

Your Host

Your Host

The talk is given by Gillian Walnes Perry MBE, writer, speaker and lecturer, recently retired from her full time role as Co Founder and Executive Director of the Anne Frank Trust UK. 

"A fantastic speaker, thoroughly well researched, entertaining and interesting foray into the customs and history of tea drinking, the origins of afternoon tea and informative and amusing anecdotes about the customs and rituals "  Cathy Mosley, Live, Laugh, Love

Gillian Walnes Perry MBE

T&Cs

T&Cs

All tickets are non-refundable. If you do need to cancel for any reason we will be happy to try and resell your ticket once we have sold our stock. There is a small charge of £3.50 for doing so. In the unfortunate event of this talk being cancelled by us, for whatever reason, we will refund you in full. We will of course attempt to reschedule the event.  We can cater for special dietary needs but please inform us at time of booking. You can contact our team on 01325 250288.