11/03/2026
This Mothering Sunday, what a beautiful way to honour the mother figures in our lives with a beautiful laid afternoon tea. Think warm scones, delicate sandwiches and pot of perfectly brewed tea shared around the table. It’s those small comforting moments with loved ones that we treasure most.
If you love stories and traditions behind afternoon tea, our book “Please pass the scones: a social history of English afternoon tea” explores the fascinating journey of this believed ritual- from elegant drawing rooms to today’s kitchen tables.
So this Mothering Sunday, gather you loved ones near, pour the tea and pass the scones.
Please pass the scones: a social history of English afternoon tea - Carnegie Publishing
Gillian Perry provides a lively and fascinating social history of the English afternoon tea accompanied by a selection of beautiful images.
