Wangara residents will be among a host of people to combine an elegant high tea experience with a touch of history.
The event, to be hosted by the Elixir Café and Wanneroo Museum, will be held at the historic (circa 1880-1890) Buckingham House in Neville Drive.
The focus of many Postcards and promotional Calendars, Buckingham House was originally home to graziers Emily Amelia and John Buckingham, who had seven children.
Its location close to Lake Joondalup proved advantageous for the cattle and the family’s vegetable gardens.
John and Emily were popular identities within the Wanneroo community, and in 1898, donated five pounds and a five-acre site on which to build a school.
Named the Wanneroo School, it operated until 1959 and was later moved to a site adjacent to Buckingham House, which was acquired by the City of Wanneroo in 1970. It is used by children keen to experience life in a schoolroom during the early days.
Event organisers said there was no better place to soak up the history of the area than at the fully restored and heritage-listed Buckingham House and its grounds. Visitors are not only able to learn about the heritage homestead, but also about Western Australia’s early colonial history.
A spokesman said the high tea on May 5 will not only include a decadent array of savoury and sweet delights with a choice of coffee or tea, but also a guided tour of the homestead.
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