Why is Belvoir Castle pronounced “Beaver Castle”? Let me tell you. . Thank you to my guide @belvoircastle, Ruth 😀 . . . #pronunciation #words #travel #history #englishcastles #belvoir #castle #englishlanguage | British History Tours

Step into the history of afternoon tea at Belvoir Castle with our Aviary Tearoom Manager, Nicola… 🍰✨ The time-honoured tradition of afternoon tea was first savoured in the 1840s, when the 7th Duchess of Bedford, Anna-Marie Russell, requested a light meal of tea, bread and butter, and small cakes to stave off hunger between lunch and a late dinner. This small ritual soon became a regular occurrence, and she began inviting friends to join her. The idea caught on quickly in society circles, spread