No longer the preserve of the upper class, it has spread around the world, and is particularly popular at high-end hotels. Luxury hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong is famous for its afternoon tea, which includes classic bites such as cucumber sandwiches, and scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Other places have broken with tradition, … Read more
The malaria of the title is probably not malaria as we understand it today. In fact, apart from a few official medical references, people at the time rarely used that word. Christopher Cowell, author of Form Follows Fever, describes himself as “an architect and accidental academic”. Photo: Yik Yeung-man In 1843, when the city – … Read more
By Jessica Hamilton Published: 16:50 BST, 3 June 2024 | Updated: 16:50 BST, 3 June 2024 It’s closer to heaven than most places of worship. Behold the incredible chapel that sits on the edge of a mountain – at an elevation of 1,864m (6,115 feet) above sea level. The Klimsenkapelle, which translates to Klimsen Chapel, … Read more
Tourists have slammed an iconic UK landmark, labelling Buckingham Palace as ‘ugly’ and ‘overrated’. Brits may feel put out when they realise that not every holidaymaker visiting London is impressed by the imposing residence. Despite its enormous fame and rich history, ‘Mira H’ was left disappointed when she visited in April 2024, describing it on Tripadvisor as … Read more
The afternoon tea was invented by one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, in 1840. Yet despite nearly 200 years of tradition, many in Britain still serve – and eat – afternoon tea all wrong. Luckily, help is at hand. UK baker Warburtons has partnered with etiquette expert John-Paul … Read more
Hello from Southampton and from Cunard’s new Queen Anne cruise ship, the fourth ship to join this classic British cruise line’s fleet and the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. Cunard has been operating for 184 years and is one of the world’s most historic cruise lines. All its ships are named after … Read more
Cunard’s brand-new ship, Queen Anne, has entered UK waters for the first time, making a grand entrance into her home port of Southampton. The 14-deck, 113,000-tonne vessel – the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag – was greeted by a water salute on Tuesday night, having made her way to England’s south coast … Read more
Fuelled by his dedication to quality and innovation, along with the support of his sons Richard and George, the visionary chocolatier managed to swiftly grow his business. As a result, his chocolate and the iconic purple packaging became inseparable from cherished memories for the British people. However, it wasn’t until 1914 that the distinctive purple … Read more
Lyle’s rebrand of their golden syrup last week prompted fury from some Christians for hiding the beliefs of their founder in the iconic design he created. The firm’s decision to modify their logo – made up of a dead lion and some bees – sparked outrage from the Church of England, who suggested the move … Read more
