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| Rob, Tom and Linda |
On January 16, we enjoyed an English Tea at the historic Belmont Manor in Elkridge, Maryland with our friend Linda. It was like stepping back into the time of Downton Abbey.
We enjoyed a traditional English afternoon tea in the stately Belmont Manor
House, built in 1738! We were greeted by a butler, Henry, and
the Duchess of Bedford, Anna, the originator of the afternoon tea.
Costumed staff was available to answer questions.
During the Belmont Manor Tea there were bottomless pots of Earl Grey tea, Cinnamon tea and Raspberry Tea. There were manor
scones with clotted cream and jam, tea savories (petite sandwiches), and
unique desserts, all made by the Elkridge Furnace Inn chefs.
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| Front door of the Belmont Manor |
New menus
are served each month. After your dining experience, we enjoyed a self-guided
tour of the Manor House. Since we've done paranormal investigations here, it was easy for us to give Linda a walk-through!
For information:
http://www.belmontmanormd.com/#!teas/yoi76
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| a beautiful living room |
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| Tom and Linda walking off tasty teas, sandwiches and treats |
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| Inside one of the great rooms |
Linda, now retired, volunteers at the
Strathmore in Bethesda, MD. (The soothing sounds of local musicians fill the room, as you enjoy
Afternoon Tea in the cozy atmosphere of The Shapiro Music Room at
Strathmore... Click on the link here to get information and tickets).
It was a fun experience, and well-worth doing!
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| Wide view of Belmont Manor |
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| How the manor looked in the past |
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| View looking south from the Manor's front entrance |
