The London Club

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London has more members’ clubs than any other city – something for everyone – actors, plutocrats, aristocrats, bishops, journalists, jockeys, architects, sailors, soldiers, fishermen and even spies can find a home. From the oldest to the most recent, historian Andrew Jones’s new book opens the door to 46 of the most beautiful, interesting and unusual clubs in London, presenting 300 years of architecture and design. In partnership with the Royal Oak Foundation, we look forward to an inspired view into these perfectly preserved interiors, original furniture and extraordinary collections. Purchase Tickets HERE! If you are unable to attend the event, but would like to purchase one or more copies, please visit Buxton Books. About the Book London has more private members’ clubs than any other city. There are clubs for every interest, profession, and background: from actors, aristocrats, architects, artists, and clergymen; to sailors, soldiers, journalists, fishermen, and spies. Historian and author Andrew Jones will illustrate some of the most beautiful and unusual of these clubs spanning 300 years of architecture and design —from the oldest clubs in London to the newest. He will highlight the clubs’ original interiors and exquisite furnishings as well as showcase the extraordinary collections they hold. For example, he will reveal the concealed bookcase door in the library of The Travellers Club, show the taxidermy fish at the Flyfishers’ Club, display the nine billiard tables at The Mildmay Club, and talk about the club that “Winnie-the-Pooh built”. Also, he will show some of the more intimate spaces —The Beefsteak Club’s loos are wallpapered in facsimiles of members’ writings such as Evelyn Waugh, while Home House lavatories display relics associated with member Soviet spy Anthony Blunt. From bohemian to bling, shabby to chic, quirky to grand, Mr. Jones will celebrate the city’s strangest and most elegant private dining and drinking establishments. About the…

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