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How strawberries and cream were a rare and exciting treat for Victorians – and then became a Wimbledon icon

By Rebecca Earle, Professor of History, University of Warwick
Wimbledon is all about strawberries and cream (and of course tennis). The club itself describes strawberries and cream as “a true icon of The Championships”.

While a meal at one of the club’s restaurants can set you back £130 or more, a bowl of the iconic dish is a modest £2.70 (up from £2.50 in 2024 – the first price…The Conversation


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