The King and Queen visit Essex Rose Tea House
There was great excitement for the staff at the Essex Rose Tea House in Dedham when Their Majesties The King and Queen visited to meet the staff on Thursday. The event marked 25 years of Wilkin & Sons being at The Essex Rose and 140 years of jam making at Tiptree.
Their Majesties were greeted by Walter Scott (chairman) and Chris Newenham (managing director) of Wilkin & Sons who introduced Michelle Scott, the tea house manager.
The King and Queen spoke to the staff from Dedham and Tiptree about life in the village, conservation on the farm and business challenges. A plaque commemorating the visit was unveiled by Their Majesties and can now be seen inside the Essex Rose.
A magnificent cake, created by Tiptree Patisserie, was cut by The King and Queen. Michelle Scott presented a delicate posy created by Wendy Smith for the Queen. After presenting the posy Michelle commented that: “this has been one of the most memorable days of my life and we are so honoured that their majesties visited the Essex Rose.”
Outside the Essex Rose Their Majesties stopped to talk to Nick Wickenden, Tiptree Museum Curator, about the blue plaque that was erected for Alice Lee; a highly respected mathematician and craniologist who was recognised for her contribution in demonstrating that intelligence is not limited to skull capacity.
Photos – taken by Paul Starr for Wilkin & Sons Ltd
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The King and Queen visit Essex Rose Tea House
There was great excitement for the staff at the Essex Rose Tea House in Dedham when Their Majesties The King and Queen visited to meet the staff on Thursday. The event marked 25 years of Wilkin & Sons being at The Essex Rose and 140 years of jam making at Tiptree.
Tea for Two – Moments Made to Share
Valentine’s Month is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but here at the Tiptree tea room, we believe love comes in many forms. Friendship, family, first dates, long-standing bonds, all of these connections deserve a little time, a little sweetness, and a lot of warmth.
That’s why we’ve created Tea for Two – Moments Made to Share, a gentle February ritual designed to slow down, savour the moment, and enjoy good company over tea and cake.
Join us this Valentines at a Tiptree Tea Room!
Join us at one of our seven Tiptree Tea Rooms for a little treat she’ll love. whether it’s afternoon tea, a relaxed lunch, or a classic cream tea. Enjoy good food, great company, and plenty of time together.
