Tea for Two: Afternoon Tea in the 1920s - a talk by Dr Paul Cleave, Exeter University researcher

Schedule

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Whimple Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Devon EX5 2TS | Exeter, EN

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Dr Paul Cleave is a researcher attached to Exeter University, and at present he is researching Devon’s food heritage and hospitality. In this talk he will explore some of the traditions and etiquette of afternoon tea in the 1920s. His talk will include an examination of what food might have been served, and how afternoon tea became an important social occasion both within the home and at elegant cafés such as the famous Deller’s in Exeter. Come along for a talk which is guaranteed to make your mouth water!
All welcome. Non-members suggested donation £4 per person (under 18s, £2 pp). Tea/coffee & biscuits available - suggested donation £2 pp.
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Whimple Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Devon EX5 2TS, Build Consultants, Exeter, EX5 2TS, United Kingdom

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