Tea lovers gathered in the grand surroundings of Chetham’s Library in Manchester for a homemade afternoon tea.

Organised by Alderley Edge based the Tea Alchemist, guests enjoyed a range of sandwiches, pastries, savouries and cakes in the beautiful baronial room, before being taken on a private after hours tour of the building. The Tea Alchemist, who stock everything from the finest loose leaf teas to designer tea-ware in their shop and online, host a variety of afternoon tea events.