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This fascinating and mouth-watering illustrated talk covers how tea drinking was first introduced into England, how it was popularized and how afternoon tea became a social institution. Using vibrant on-screen displays, it will include the introduction of delicious tea menu items, the customs and etiquette surrounding afternoon tea, examples of the finest silver and porcelain tea ware, the surprisingly risqué connotation of afternoon tea gowns, the rise of public tea rooms and tea dances, the ancient symbolism of birthday celebrations and the current nostalgic popularity of vintage afternoon teas. Gillian Walnes Perry is co-founder and past Executive Director of the Anne Frank Trust, UK. Sponsored by The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest. Closed captioning available ONLY if advance requests are received.