One of the many aspects of London that never failed to attract comment from foreign visitors in the late 18th and early 19th century was the Clubland that sprouted along Pall Mall and St James's. Paris and Vienna had nothing like it. From its foundation in 1764, Brooks's was accepted as one of the most important manifestations of this new form of London living. From its inception, its membership drew on some of England's wealthiest and most influential families. From its inception, too, the Club had a distinct political flavor. Brooks's became the 'court' of the prominent Whig statesman...
One of the many aspects of London that never failed to attract comment from foreign visitors in the late 18th and early 19th century was the Clubland ...
