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Crockfords Club
Crockfords, the popular name for William Crockfords St Jamess Club was a London gentlemens club in St James, London. Now dissolved, it was established in 1823, closed in 1845, re-founded in 1928 and finally closed in 1970. Date: 1875
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1823 1845 1875 1970 Closed Crockfords Dissolved Established Finally Gentlemens Jamess 1928
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Crockfords Club, St. James's, London, 1875: A Glimpse into the Exclusive World of Gentlemen's Socializing This evocative photograph, taken in 1875, offers a rare glimpse into the hallowed halls of Crockfords Club, a renowned London gentlemen's establishment located in the heart of St. James's. Established in 1823, the club, popularly known as Crockfords, was a private sanctuary for the city's elite, providing a space for gentlemen to socialize, dine, and engage in various recreational pursuits. The club, which bore the name of its founder, William Crockford, was initially situated in a townhouse on St. James's Street. It was a place where men of distinction could escape the public eye and indulge in the pleasures of fine dining, card games, and lively debate. The club's reputation for exclusivity was such that membership was by invitation only, with prospective members requiring the sponsorship of two existing members. In 1845, Crockfords Club was forced to close its doors due to financial difficulties. However, its legacy lived on, and the club was re-founded in 1928. The new incarnation of Crockfords was located in a grand building on Curzon Street, where it remained until its final closure in 1970. This photograph, taken in the mid-19th century, captures the essence of the club's opulence and exclusivity. The elegant interior, adorned with rich furnishings and ornate decor, serves as a testament to the refined tastes and high standards of its members. The gentlemen, dressed in their finest attire, engage in animated conversation, their expressions revealing a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Crockfords Club, a world of privilege, exclusivity, and gentlemanly pursuits that once defined the social fabric of London's elite.
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