I am meeting Tracy in York tomorrow afternoon.
Like Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard we have arranged to meet outside Betty’s Tearooms at 5 pm, and I’ve arranged for us to have high tea in the Belmont Room .
Betty’s was first opened in 1937 and is a must for anyone visiting the city.
When I lived in York, Betty’s was a go to for the occasional treat away from hard psychiatric nurse shifts
Locals never braved the queues at peak times only turning up early in the day to snatch a table for one
I was 24, and even then I fell in love with its art deco lines and waitresses with frilly hats
I’m on the way to being 64 and I’m meeting Tracy after a break of thirty six years
How lovely
How wonderful! There will undoubtedly be many hugs and lots of laughter to catch up on.
ReplyDeleteAlly the Occupational therapist who took me to my first opera in Leeds is coming too, they have been firm friends all of this time
DeleteWhat a marvelous place to meet, too, iconic all round.
ReplyDeleteWhat a real treat x
DeleteSounds absolutely wonderful!
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DeleteHow lovely to meet again after 36 years. So many memories to share and so many gaps to fill! xx
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to the catch up, Tracy was seminal in allowing me to settle in a new city and for making work all rather fun
DeleteWhat a classy place for you and Betty to meet, enjoy the ambiance (if they haven't remodeled!), renew your friendship, and share food, beverages, and laughs. Most excellent.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my dear AMIL's first name was Betty and I went to York High School in suburban Chicago.
Hugs!
please make that 'you and Tracy to meet' Ta.
DeleteBabs we need a meet too I think
DeleteMe too if you visit NY
DeleteDocks on 3rd avenue
A dirty cocktail with me ++++++
Lee
I’d love to …you have asked me before lol
DeleteOh, John, that would be lovely!! Perhaps, perhaps, and perhaps...!
DeleteHugs!
Enjoy your catch-up! You have sparked another memory for me. When I was in York I had an opportunity to go to Betty's but chose to go off on my own to browse in every bookstore and walk The Shambles. I did a few other things like tour the Minster but the very best was just meandering my way around at my own pace.
ReplyDeleteBetty’s is an old friend to York
DeleteBest cup of tea and buttered toasted raisin tea cake I ever had was at Betty's in Harrogate . I wonder what everyone will order please take lots of food porn pics x
ReplyDeleteI miss my fat rascal ( my version fat bastard)
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DeleteOh John, I don't know if this is fair to ask, but I would love a picture of your tea! I used to have a tea room in rural Virginia and I did my utmost to replicate the splendid teas that I had experienced in England. I'm dying to know how it will be presented in York. Scones, finger sandwiches - the works? I'm green with envy. (Not really, but I always wanted to use that expression.) :)
ReplyDeleteXx I will send
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