London Clubland
Hardback
A Companion for the Curious
Step into the exclusive world of London's private members' clubs with London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious. Written by the leading historian on the subject, this guide reveals the fascinating history, quirks and traditions of these legendary institutions - from aristocratic haunts like White's and Brooks's to modern icons like Soho House and Annabel's.
From the application process and insider tips for navigating club etiquette to the personalities, dress codes and eccentric traditions that define these spaces, Seth Thevoz leaves no stone unturned. You'll discover mottos, songs and famous recipes, as well as little-known facts that London's most iconic clubs probably wouldn't want you to know.This is a definitive guide that is both insightful and delightfully entertaining. Whether you're a member, an aspiring joiner, or simply curious about this secretive world, London Clubland offers an engaging and revealing tour through London's most exclusive institutions.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9781472149985
- Author: Seth Alexander Thevoz
- Pub date: 12.08.25
- RRP: $70.00
- Format: Hardback
Author
Seth Alexander Thevoz
Dr Seth Alexander Thevoz is a freelance historian and journalist. He holds degrees from the Universities of Cambridge, London and Warwick, and is a former research associate of the History of Parliament Trust and Nuffield College, Oxford. He has variously been shortlisted for the Whitfield Prize for his first book, Club Government, and a British Journalism Award for his investigative work with openDemocracy. He has been working on the history of London clubs for 14 years and was librarian of a major London club for over 10 years, and has been a speaker and consultant in clubs across four continents.
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