AFTERNOON
TEA
SATURDAY
MARCH 5TH, 2011 - 2 PM
The History of Afternoon Tea
While drinking tea as a fashionable event is
credited to Catharine of Braganza, the
actual taking of tea in the afternoon
developed into a new social event some
time in the late 1830’s and early 1840’s.
Jane Austen hints of afternoon tea as early
as 1804 in an unfinished novel. It is said
that the afternoon tea tradition was
established by Anne, Duchess of Bedford.
She requested that light sandwiches be
brought to her in the late afternoon
because she had a “sinking feeling” during
that time because of the long gap between
meals. She began to invite others to join
her and thus became the tradition.
(source: www.afternoontoremember.com)
Directions to St. Thomas
From Portsmouth: Take Exit 7 off of the Spaulding
Turnpike (RT 16N) Turn right onto RT 108. Hale
Street will be on your left in 0.9 miles.
From Rochester: Take Exit 8E off of the Spaulding
Turnpike (RT 16S) Turn left onto RT 108/Central
Avenue. Hale Street is on your left in 0.2 miles.
Parking is available on Hale and Locust Streets.
There is also a parking lot off of Locust Street that
has an entrance to the Parish Hall.
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
† DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE ¢
A SEVEN COURSE FULL TEA
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
5 HALE STREET - DOVER, NH
603.742.3155
FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT
PUBLIC WELCOME
Afternoon Tea at the “Castle”
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
The Event
About St. Thomas
The church is a Gothic style building that has
been modeled on the English country parish
churches of the Perpendicular Period,
particularly those in Somerset and the
Cotswolds. The most prominent feature is the
square, battlemented tower at the northwest
corner, onto the outer corner of which is attached
a round turret capped with a conical roof. The
architectural, and artistic, significance of the
interior of the church is found in the contribution
of all the details to a single effect: that of
creating a space in which a satisying balance
between verticals and horizontals characteristic
of the Perpendicular style is achieved.
The cornerstone was laid in 1891, making the
church almost 120 years old. It was designed by
noted architect Henry Vaughan who also
designed the National Cathedral in Washington
and portions of St. John the Divine in New York
City.
The building was consecrated on Sunday,
September 17, 1916. In June 1984, this "minor
masterpiece" which is St. Thomas' Episcopal
Church, was placed on the National Register of
Historical Places.
A wonderful opportunity to gather
with friends and family for the
longstanding tradition of afternoon
tea. A great menu, fabulous
entertainment, and exciting raffles
will make this an event to remember.
The Participants
This public event is open to men,
women and children of all ages.
The Details
When: Saturday, March 5th at 2
O’Clock in the Afternoon
The Menu
A seven course tea featuring a menu
of lobster chowder, green salad,
various hors d’oeuvres, scones,
cranberry shrub, finger sandwiches
and decadent desserts.
The Music
Entertainment will accompany the
event. Soloists and duets are
scheduled to perform on strings,
piano and vocals.
Where: Parish Hall of St. Thomas
Episcopal Church
Cost: Advanced tickets are $15 per
person. Full table sponsorship is also
available. Tickets at the door will be
$18 per person. NOTE: Event is
expected to sell-out.
For Tickets or More Information
The Purpose
All proceeds will benefit St. Thomas
Episcopal Church Outreach
programs which serve our
communities, such as the Dover
Friendly Kitchen.
Contact: Nancy Stafford-Parsons
TELEPHONE: 603.767.2349
EMAIL: [email protected]