Elevenses Collection

Tea and biscuits

Cup of tea served with biscuits. Tea is an infusion of the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). It contains the stimulant caffeine, and is often served with milk

Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo)
STC347595 Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Kitchen of The George
Kitchen of a busy hotel or public house showing the staff sitting around a large table for a tea break and spot of lunch. Date: 1932

Elevenses by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl sits down for a bite to eat. Date: circa 1930s

Turkish delights (Lokum) on plate and coffee, Cafe near Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Assorted decorated biscuits and a gingerbread man

Tablet computer use C013 / 6039
MODEL RELEASED. Tablet computer use. Young woman reaching from the touchscreen of a tablet computer in her kitchen while drinking tea

Tea for Two by Muriel Dawson
Two young children sit at a trestle table and enjoy a snack, possibly elevenses or supper

Elevenses for pupils / W H Robinson
How to get the best out of a boy. The production of elevenses by school masters has a profound effect upon pupils. The intellectual absorption is increased as is the consumption of essential vitamins

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"Step back in time with a delightful scene of Elevenses, the cherished mid-morning tradition. Savor a steaming cup of tea and crunchy biscuits at The Kitchen of The George, reminiscent of Muriel Dawson's beloved illustrations. Or, indulge in Turkish delights and a cup of coffee in Istanbul's vibrant Spice Bazaar. Whether you're at home with assorted decorated biscuits and a gingerbread man or using a tablet computer with the C013 / 6039 model, take a moment to unwind and enjoy this timeless ritual. Muriel Dawson's "Tea for Two" and "Elevenses for Pupils" beautifully capture the essence of this cherished moment."