A Very English Afternoon Tea - A Tour of Yorkshire Part 43

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Backing onto the other side of Guildhall from the side we passed on our Ouse Cruise, is the Mansion House in St. Helen's Square which is at the very heart of York. The Mansion House was built in 1725 as the official residence for York's Lord Mayers.

On the opposite side is St. Helen's Church after which the square was named. Between the Mansion House and the church, is Betty's, the York branch being opened in 1937, eighteen years after the business started out in the Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate. I'd like to treat you to a very English afternoon tea before we go any further. Also, with a bit of luck, we'll be entertained by one of the many street performers that collect in the square.

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Beth - There are usually so many more people about the streets of York than this, but I'm pleased that you appreciated the squiggles that I did put in. Glad you enjoyed your tea as well.

[Beth Overmyer]

This drawing has so much character! I LOVE it! And I also love that you've included some people. *sips tea* Ah, this is scrummy :)

[Diana E. Backhouse]

I better find you one of the local pubs, Ravi. I can't say that I am familiar with what York has to offer in that line.

Definitely a cream tea for you then, Stephen.

[Stephen Torelli]

A cream tea... and we'll be your friends forever. 

[Ravi Bedi]

Tea was introduced to India by Britishers, though I'm not very fond of it. (Vodka is better?)