London clubland a companion for the curious
"This guide, by the leading historian on the subject, offers a fascinating insight into these legendary institutions. Culture, history and traditions are all explained - from aristocratic haunts like Boodle's and Brooks's, to modern icons like Soho House and the Groucho Club. Insightful and entertai...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Robinson,
2025.
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| Summary: | "This guide, by the leading historian on the subject, offers a fascinating insight into these legendary institutions. Culture, history and traditions are all explained - from aristocratic haunts like Boodle's and Brooks's, to modern icons like Soho House and the Groucho Club. Insightful and entertaining, London Clubland is your ultimate guide and almanac to this world, from navigating the application process, to the unwritten rules that define these spaces - not to mention a wealth of trivia assembled over twenty years. Readers will discover mottos, maps, songs and club recipes, as well as little-known facts that some of London's most iconic clubs probably wouldn't want you to know"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes indexes. |
| Physical Description: | 436 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781472149985 147214998X |
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