During The 18th Century - Dinner Was Served Late - Between 7:00 And 8:30pm - This Was A Long Time Between The Noon Meal And Dinner - As The Story Goes - Anna Maria - The 7th Dutches Of Bedford Of Woburn Abeby In The Afternoon And Asked Her Maid To Bring All Her Tea Making Equipment To Her Private Boudoir So She Could Enjoy A Cup Of Tea With A Slice Or Two Of Bread And Butter
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