Laze away long summer days with cute, traditional English picnic accessories - perfect for alfresco family fun. Sunshine not essential!

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  1. Cool bag knapsack in 'English Rose', £18, The Camouflage Company
  2. Retro paper napkins, £1.95, dotcomgiftshop.com
  3. Striped picnic blanket, £30, Wallace Sacks
  4. Filled picnic hamper, £55, Laura Ashley
  5. Summer lunch plates, £3.99, drinkstuff.com

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