Travellers Club
Travellers Club[edit | edit source]
The Travellers Club is a gentlemen's club situated in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1819, the club was designed to provide a gathering place for gentlemen who had travelled abroad, their foreign visitors, and diplomats posted in London.
History[edit | edit source]
The Travellers Club was founded by Lord Castlereagh, who was then the Foreign Secretary, along with a group of gentlemen at the White's Club. The club was initially located in Pall Mall, London, before moving to its current location at 106 Pall Mall, a purpose-built clubhouse designed by Charles Barry in 1832.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership to the Travellers Club is strictly by invitation only. The club's rules state that "No person shall be eligible to be a member of the Club who has not travelled out of the British islands to a distance of at least five hundred miles from London in a direct line". The club has approximately 800 members, including many current and former diplomats.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Travellers Club offers a range of facilities for its members, including a library, a dining room, a bar, and several lounges. The club also has overnight accommodation available for members.
Notable Members[edit | edit source]
Over the years, the Travellers Club has had many notable members, including Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Anthony Eden, and Lord Palmerston.
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