Tea drinking became a beloved pastime in Britain during the mid to late 17th century, largely attributed to King Charles II and his Portuguese wife. However, it wasn’t until the Victorian era that the quintessentially British tradition of “Afternoon Tea” truly flourished. In 1840, Anna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, found herself famished between the … Continue reading 12 Quirky Afternoon Teas in Yorkshire – A Twist on Tradition