Fortnum & Mason

The History of Afternoon Tea

In the early nineteenth century Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford began to take a pot of tea and a light snack, in her boudoir during the afternoons.

Later, her friends were invited to join her in her rooms at Woburn Abbey, and this summer practice proved so popular that the Duchess continued it when she returned to London. She sent cards to her friends asking them to join her for ”tea and a walk in the fields."  Other social hostesses quickly copied the idea. Before long, all fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon.

My dad, Nina & I enjoying afternoon tea in Fortnum & Mason

3.30 pm.  

4.30 pm.  

Yum-yum 

Gorgeous little cakes to enjoy as a part of the traditional afternoon tea in Fortnum & Mason. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone visiting London. It takes you back in time in a magical and delightful way. 

Visit their home page: 

http://www.fortnumandmason.com/

Address: 

181 Piccadilly, Westminster, W1 A 1ER, UK

Take the Piccadilly Line, get off at Green Park and walk on the main road (Piccadilly/A4) towards Piccadilly Circus and you should arrive to Fortnum & Mason within 5 minutes.