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A Classic English Tea Room Set in Beautiful Heritage Surroundings
Our Blog
There are always interesting things going on at The Quirky Teapot, and more generally at Staplehurst Grange and on 'the farm'. So from time to time we will write a blog about it. Simple.
A Taste of History: The Quirky Teapot and Quarr Abbey
Nestled in the peaceful countryside near Ryde, The Quirky Teapot is more than just a charming café — it sits on land steeped in history....
thequirkyteapotiow
Mar 261 min read
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Valentine's Evening – A Great Time Had By All
Well we can report that everyone had a fabulous evening at or recent Valentine's musical event. There wasn't a spare seat in the house...
thequirkyteapotiow
Feb 201 min read
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Valentine's Day in the 1940s
We're soon coming up to our Valentine's Day event here at The Quirky Teapot. Tickets are going fast so if you'd like to attend, you...
Steve Elford
Jan 222 min read
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Antiques Road Trip Visit
Hosting the presenters of The Antiques Roadtrip when they visited TQT.
thequirkyteapotiow
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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Christmas in the 1940s
As we run up to celebrate Christmas on 2024, our thoughts go back to what the festive season was like in the 1940s. It was a unique...
Steve Elford
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Great Success at St Peter's Church Event
On Sunday 23 June 2024, we went along and supported the St Peter's Church Garden event at Seaview, Isle of Wight. We set up a stall and...
Steve Elford
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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Tea Tales from WWII: Brewing History in Every Cup!
After we enjoyed the D-Day Celebrations, we were reminded of the role tea had played throughout WWII. At The Quirky Teapot, we not only...
Steve Elford
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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A Taste of Cyprus
Two great events coming up at TQT are our Greek food evenings from A Taste of Cyprus. Dates are 11 May and 29th of June 2024 – you can...
Steve Elford
Apr 27, 20241 min read
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Post-WWII Social Life in the UK: A Groovy Journey
The war was over, but its impact lingered, shaping society in unexpected ways. Let's dive into the swinging '50s and '60s to see how...
Steve Elford
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Give Away Cream Tea for Two
Hey, how about enjoying a delicious cream tea for two at TQT – on us! Yep, go to our facebook page and: Like and Follow our page Share...
Steve Elford
Apr 3, 20241 min read
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Finally, I've Written My First Blog!
My web designer Steve, is probably in shock as he reads this for the first time. It's been about 6 months in the waiting for this. Steve...
thequirkyteapotiow
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Dame Gracie Fields
In the tumultuous era of World War II, amid the air raid sirens and the echoing sounds of distant gunfire, there emerged a ray of...
Steve Elford
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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The History of The English Scone
The English scone, a beloved baked delicacy, has a rich history deeply intertwined with British culinary traditions and the evolution of...
Steve Elford
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Our Christmas Fair was a Great Success
Well the last weekend of November 2023 has come and gone, and this was when we held our annual Christmas Fair this year. The weather was...
Steve Elford
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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The Popular Music of World War II
At TQT, we love the nostalgic music of the 1940's. And it's history too. During World War II, music played a vital role in boosting...
Steve Elford
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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The History of The English Tea Room
At TQT, we love to create a retro vibe and provide a genuine English Tea Room atmosphere. We're on a historic site too, so visitors get...
thequirkyteapotiow
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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The History of Afternoon Tea
The English afternoon tea is a time-honoured tradition that has transcended generations and borders, earning a distinguished place in the...
thequirkyteapotiow
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Welcome to The Quirky Teapot
So here is our first post on our brand new website. How exciting is that! So we will now be regularly writing and posting about all sorts...
Steve Elford
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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