wwii war memorial The British tradition of high t ea is quite different from afternoon tea. High tea was a hearty meal

The British tradition of high t ea is quite different from afternoon tea. High tea was a hearty meal eaten by the working class around the kitchen table, which often featured high-back chairs hence the name. Afternoon tea is a more delicate affair with guests perched on the end of cushioned chairs and sett ees, and with the lady of the house pla ying Mother, a term of endearment bestowed on the person in charge of pouring the tea.

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