- DURATION 6 x 60 mins + discussion group
Event Description
The Age of Exploration began in the 1400’s; by the 1600’s we had coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar, and all sorts of spices coming into the Britain. Europe was competing to explore the world enabling people to have access to goods they had never seen before. Luxuries initially only for the wealthy but later available for everyone. However, they were not without controversy.
- Spilling the Beans – A History of Our Love Affair with Coffee (18th March)
In the 17th century it was believed that coffee had medicinal properties. - A Nice Cup of Tea - A Potted History (25th March)
The British answer to any problem or crisis is often a cup of tea! - Food of the Gods (1st April)
This has to be about chocolate. - All for the Love of Sugar (8th April)
Everyone wanted this very expensive substance, now we try and avoid it! - Spicing Up Our Lives – A History of our Passion for Spices (15th April)
Spices were eye wateringly expensive 400 hundred years ago, now often sitting unused at the back of our kitchen cupboards. - The Great Tea Robbery (22nd April)
Perhaps the greatest theft of trade secrets in the history of mankind, to satisfy the British love affair with tea.. - Discussion Group (TUESDAY 26th April)
An invitation to come and share views and information and ask questions about the British love affair with these exotic commodities and how they changed to world.
- Duration: 6 x 60 mins + discussion group
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Sandy
Sandy Leong is a historian and a member of the Royal Historical Society, entertaining audiences by telling stories that bring history to life. A qualified teacher, she has enjoyed a lifelong career in education, teaching in schools, colleges, and universities in the UK and abroad. She has led a wide range of educational projects across the UK and Europe and is a published author.
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