Talk on London Clubland
Tuesday 16th September at 18.00 | The Drawing Room | £10.00 per person
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the doors of London’s most private, prestigious, and elusive clubs? Join us for an unmissable evening in the Drawing Room at 18:00, as Dr Seth Thévoz, author of London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious—takes you deep inside the hidden world of London’s private members’ clubs.
London Clubland offers a detailed and engaging guide to these storied institutions—from long-standing aristocratic clubs such as Boodle’s and Brooks’s to newer cultural landmarks like Soho House and the Groucho Club. The book delves into their histories, traditions, and rituals, as well as the application processes, codes of conduct, and quirky customs that continue to shape club life today.
This evening talk will bring together many of the themes from the book: the origins and evolution of clubland, the social dynamics within it, and the lesser-known stories, songs, maps, mottos, and recipes that define this unique world. It’s a chance to better understand the role these institutions have played—and still play—in the cultural and political fabric of London.