The Cornishman newspaper of the 31st August 1905 contained this report from the Tribune Review of Butte City, Montana, of the ‘goings-on’ at a Cornish Tea Treat. Whether it is entirely true I do not know but the detail is fascinating and will stir the memories of those of a certain age. The report suggested…Continue Reading “Old Time Tay Treats – Reminiscences of Saffron Cake and Sugary Tay “

Cornish Tea Treats – a photographic collection

Collated by these organisations with photographs provided by many people and to them we give our thanks (see credits).     The Tea Treat Wasn’t it yesterday we marched with the band? A straggling group proclaiming its faith. Girls in smart dresses and boys in best suits and ladies who made it a fashion parade….Continue Reading “Cornish Tea Treats – a photographic collection”