Tea trade & Opium War - Shadows of Empire: Taking Tea at Preston Manor

Beneath the genteel and quintessentially English ritual of a cup of afternoon tea lies a dark and bloody history. But just how deeply involved were the illustrious inhabitants and glamorous visitors of Preston Manor?
Shadows of Empire explores Preston Manor's connections to Empire, the tea trade and the Opium Wars.
More information on this experience is available on our website. This includes more in-depth explanations of events and background information on some of the key players.
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