Brit. Food: Pancakes and Waffles

[Steve]

The subject of food (Spotted Dick) has come up in the main group
again, and that sent me searching for Brit Food related threads in
this group that I could refer people to. That in turn lead me to this
reference by David in the Mar 19, 2003 Subject: "Pies, puddings,
biscuits and tarts" thread-

"But, I believe, Americans eat filling sweet food for breakfast that
we wouldn't, except, perhaps, on holiday (er (or uh), that's
vacation to you, um, y'all)? Buttermilk pancakes and maple syrup
springs to mind."

I confess a very strong interest in pancakes and waffles as they
present themselves in British society because they play a significant
part in a HP fanfic I am writing.

If Brits don't eat pancakes and/or waffles for breakfast, brunch, or
lunch, then when do they eat them? 

Do they even eat them at all? 

I've very curious as to how, when, where, and why a Brit migh eat
these foods. Would a waffle qualify as 'afters' or 'pudding', or would
you attempt to make it the center piece or side piece of a main early
or mid-day meal.

Example:
Assuming we can establish a context for eating waffles, are they
likely to be waffles and maple syrup, or waffles with strawberries and
whipped cream. For reference, I prefer waffles with 'fruit on the
bottom' yoghurt (mmmmm... yummy), but then *I* always was a little odd.

Are they likely to be thin/standard waffles like frozen toaster
waffles (do Brits have frozen toaster waffles, and does anyone eat
them; if so, when and how?), or are they the inch thick fluffy sweet
crispy Belgian waffles?

I would be eternally greatful to any Brits would could put pancakes
and waffles into their proper social and culinary prepective for me.

Thanks. 

bboy_mn