The Luxury Dispatch with Tom Chamberlin

Gentleman's Clubs: From Coffee Houses to Corridors of Power

The Luxury Dispatch with Tom Chamberlin

Show Notes

In this episode of The Luxury Dispatch, we take a look behind the most imposing yet secretive buildings in all of London, the Gentlemen's Clubs of St James's. How they emerged, what they represent and who joins.

Tom’s guests, Geordie Willis and Peter Howarth, discuss how these institutions have lasted up to now and why would you want to be a member.

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