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...
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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.
Steve Elford
Jun 173 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Apr 271 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Apr 82 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Apr 31 min read
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...
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thequirkyteapotiow
Feb 223 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Jan 262 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Jan 162 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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...
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thequirkyteapotiow
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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...
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thequirkyteapotiow
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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...
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Steve Elford
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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...
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