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I’ll Have a Scone at Scone Palace, Please.

Just north of Edinburgh is the lovely Scottish city of Perth, and near that fair city there is a town and palace named Scone.  Never heard of it, you say? Well, dear reader, it holds a significant place in history, not just for Scotland, but for all of the United Kingdom. But first, a lesson in pronunciation—“Scone,” the name of the town and palace, is pronounced “Skoon” as a rhyme for “spoon.” There is much …

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When It’s “Afternoon Tea Week” in England

  • On August 16, 2018
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There is nothing quite as alluring to the woman known as the “Tea Lady” as the words, “Afternoon Tea Week in England.”  Yes, sweet words indeed to these ears!  Our week in London couldn’t have been timed any better for that reason alone. Fortuitously a couple of Tea venues were booked in advance of our arrival and we have hopes of sneaking in at least one more before the week ends.

Our first Afternoon Tea …

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