Sofia and I had a day off in Harrogate, a lovely Victorian spa-town, just west of York with our American friend Elizabeth, who is also completing her Masters in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management. We did a little shopping at Primark, the only store in England we can afford to shop at, and then took Sofia to the original Betty's Tea Room for a pre-birthday lunch.
Even here I can stumble across beautiful stained glass.
Silver service and the best table awaited us as we took our seats
in the front corner of the cafe.
A great spot for people watching, lucky to be out of the rain. We couldn't
really complain though as its the first rain we've seen in weeks!
Everywhere you go, gorgeous flowers await your every turn.
Our lunch... and of course tea!
Betty's famous staff in their traditional uniforms.
A teapot collage.
The cutest petit-fours you've ever seen.
And of course the best tea.
Betty's grand facade.
Betty's first opened in 1910.
Betty's
The worst wedding souveniers I've seen...
until I saw this!
Back in York walking home from the train station,
we are greeted by more stunning flowers!
and more.
And a Cricket match on the Knavesmire.
This was in someone's front garden!?
Sofia dutifully carrying home the shopping.
Don't worry its not all clothes; some of its just groceries!
