10 English-Inspired Gifts
Know a friend who has “Keep Calm and Carry On” emblazoned on everything? Do they dream of moving to London and long for bread week on The Great British Bakeoff? Look no further! These are the perfect gifts for the die-hard Anglophile.
1. A Travel Guide
Gift a book to plan a future trip across the pond.
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2. Union Jack Umbrella
Perfect for an English summer, this beautiful Union Jack umbrella will proclaim your love of all things British while keeping you nice and dry.
3. It’s Tea Time!
Gather all the friends ’round for a tea party. This set features four loose leaf tea mini caddies housing some of Whittard of Chelsea’s best-loved blends, paired with a tea infuser.
4. Some Holiday Spirits
Celebrate Christmas (and ring in the New Year) with a time-honored British spirit. A bottle of London dry gin from a small batch distillery like the East London Liquor Company makes the perfect gift. Pair it with this shiny new shaker and start mixing drinks to impress.
5. A Scented Candle
Did someone say moving to London? This scented candle may be made in California, but it brings the UK to you. Choose from five different scents, including the very British “Apple Harvest.”
6. Sweet Treats
There’s nothing more fun than a surprise at the beginning of every month, courtesy of a subscription box service like the British Candy Box Co. They promise to deliver a wide range of the best British chocolate, snacks, and candy straight to your door. Sure to satisfy every sweet tooth!
7. The Great British Bake Off
The GBBO fan in your life will adore this cookbook so much, they might bake you something delicious to say thank you!
8. UK Fashion
The Brits know their style, from tweed to button-ups and trench coats. Level up your English fashion with any of these classic British outfitters:
- Anything from That British Tweed Company
- A Reiss trench coat
- Classic womenswear from Boden
9. Etched Glasses
Pair these etched rocks glasses from Well Told with a bottle of gin and your shopping is complete.
10. London Underground Poster
Straight out of history and the London Transport Museum, this poster was commissioned in 1986 as part of the Art On The Underground series. Buy it here from King & McGraw, framed or unframed.
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