Afternoon tea has been a British institution since the 7th Duchess of Bedford, Anna Russell, decided to take tea and a light snack to overcome “that sinking feeling” in the middle of the afternoon.
The concept grew in fashion and has had a resurgence in popularity courtesy of the critically acclaimed TV series, “Downton Abbey.”
Here are 7 beautiful British tearooms where you can enjoy afternoon tea just like the Crawleys.
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