Edwardian picnic

Victorian Life/Picnic

Found image. Lovely picture of a relaxed picnic with cups of tea, sandwiches, fairy cakes and a substantal fruit cake.

Found image. This Edwardian group seem to be in the middle of a picnic perhaps on the downs by the sea. N o concessions have been made in terms of clothing.

Picnickers from the early 1900s enjoy a spread showing some of the typical picnic food of the era, including scones, apples and cake. While a billy has clearly been used to heat water, the women have brought a teapot from home for making their tea.

Found image. This couple are taking tea in the garden sitting in front of a small portable cloche. This cabinet card was photographed by M Lawrence of Basford in the 1890s.

I love this - a moment in time.

A Victorian tea party in ipswich c 1900. From the original glass plate negative www.kindred-spirit.co.uk

In order that a picnic should prove the unqualified success it should be, more than a fine day and pleasant company – both highly important items – are required. Forethought must be exe…