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| Courtesy of Victoria’s and Albert Museum |
Meet up with Jenny who is treating us to tea at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The happy surprise is that we not only have tea and cakes but have them in a room that is a work of art itself. On the walls, sets of painted tiles represent the months and seasons, as well as the signs of the zodiac. There are also portraits of women from classical literature, including Helen, Venus, Medea and Sappho, all somewhat in the style of the Aesthetic movement.
The tea room has history too. It’s the world’s first museum restaurant (1860’s). And back in its early days was pleased to offer the likes of jugged hare - though there was a less grand menu for those not of the upper classes.
Today is voting day for municipal councils across the country. On the way home we pass a polling station in a West Hampstead bridge club. Polls open until ten so no results expected until tomorrow. The general expectation though is that across the country the Conservatives will do badly.