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The Philharmonic Dining Rooms is a public house at the corner of Hope Street and Hardman Street in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, and stands diagonally opposite the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. It is commonly known as The Phil. [1] It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. [2]
Armadillo Tea Rooms, circa 1980's The Armadillo Tea Rooms was a café [ when? ] in Liverpool that were a significant part of the early '80s music scene. This was helped by their proximity to Mathew Street and Probe Records .
English afternoon tea (or simply afternoon tea) is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm. It originated in the 1840s as a way for the upper class to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner.
Formal afternoon tea remains a popular tradition in the Commonwealth, particularly at fine hotels. [10] In London, the major hotels compete for the annual Afternoon Tea Awards. [15] In Canada, afternoon tea ceremonies at the grand railway hotels are a well-known tradition across the country. [10]
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For a timeless afternoon tea in Oscar Wilde style, pastry chef Loic Carbonnet puts on a decadent display of sandwiches, scones and desserts in the Hotel Café Royal’s Grade II-listed Grill Room ...
From 1247-1676, the site was occupied by the Priory of St Mary of Bethlehem, which became England's first hospital for the mentally ill, the Bethlehem Royal Hospital, known colloquially as 'Bedlam'. [6] The Great Eastern Hotel opened in May 1884. It was designed by Charles Barry, Jr. and his son Charles Edward Barry [7] and built by Lucas ...
The rise in popularity of tea between the 17th and 19th centuries had major social, political, and economic implications for the Kingdom of Great Britain.Tea defined respectability and domestic rituals, supported the rise of the British Empire, and contributed to the rise of the Industrial Revolution by supplying both the capital for factories and calories for labourers. [5]