Carlton Club Collection

In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving)
1627048 In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland, the Carlton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 May 1890)

In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving)
1627047 In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland, the Carlton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 May 1890)

In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving)
1627049 In Clubland, the Carlton (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Clubland, the Carlton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 May 1890)

The Carlton Club (b / w photo)
3628452 The Carlton Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlton Club)

Drawing-Room of the Carlton Club (engraving)
5230772 Drawing-Room of the Carlton Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing-Room of the Carlton Club)

Scenes from London clubs on election nights during the British General Election of 1892 (litho)
6014110 Scenes from London clubs on election nights during the British General Election of 1892 (litho) by English School

Smoking-Room of the Carlton Club (b / w photo)
3092101 Smoking-Room of the Carlton Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoking-Room of the Carlton Club)

St Jamess Street, looking towards St Jamess Palace; Pall Mall, looking west
5990640 St Jamess Street, looking towards St Jamess Palace; Pall Mall, looking west, showing the Carlton and the Royal Automobile Clubs (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (litho)
1629855 Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Decorations and Illuminations)

The General Election, announcing the Polls at the Carlton Club (engraving)
1603354 The General Election, announcing the Polls at the Carlton Club (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)

Entrance to the Carlton Club (engraving)
3636695 Entrance to the Carlton Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Carlton Club)

The Carlton Club (engraving)
607879 The Carlton Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlton Club; from Cassells Illustrated Family Paper)

Punch cartoon: The Carlton Club during the General Election (engraving)
6035014 Punch cartoon: The Carlton Club during the General Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

The Carlton Club, Pall-Mall (engraving)
5213318 The Carlton Club, Pall-Mall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlton Club, Pall-Mall, Mrs Smirke, ARA, Architect)

Plan of the Carlton Club, Pall-Mall (engraving)
5213307 Plan of the Carlton Club, Pall-Mall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Carlton Club, Pall-Mall)

The Thatched House Tavern, Westminster, London, c1870 (1878). Artist: J Greenaway
The Thatched House Tavern, Westminster, London, c1870 (1878). The Thatched House Tavern in St Jamess Street was the site of the founding of the Carlton Club by Tory peers, MPs and gentlemen in 1832

Coffee room of the Carlton Club, London, c1900 (1901). The Carlton Club on Pall Mall was founded in 1832 by Tory peers, MPs and gentlemen, as a place to coordinate party activity

Carlton and Reform Clubs, 1896
Carlton and Reform Clubs, 1875. The Carlton Club was founded in 1832 and until it was destroyed by a bomb in 1940 had premises next to the Reform Club on Pall Mall

The Carlton Club, London, 1891. The Carlton Club is a gentlemens club in London. It was founded in 1832, by Tory Peers, MPs and gentlemen, as a place to coordinate Party activity

Entrance to the Carlton Club, Westminster, London, c1875 (1878). The Carlton Club is a gentlemens club founded in 1832 by Tory peers, MPs and gentlemen, as a place to coordinate party activity

ENTRANCE TO THE CARLTON CLUB. London, UK, 19th century engraving

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The Carlton Club: A Glimpse into London's Elite Gathering Place Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the bustling streets of London were filled with excitement and change. Amongst the chaos and Great Riots that shook the city, a place of elegance and exclusivity emerged - The Carlton Club. Illustrated in vivid detail by Pictorial News on February 20th, 1886, this engraving captures the grandeur of The Carlton Club. In Clubland, it stood as an iconic symbol of sophistication and power. Its majestic facade drew in members from all walks of life, seeking refuge within its walls. As you step inside The Carlton Club through its ornate entranceway depicted in another enchanting engraving, you are transported to a world where politics mingled with pleasure. Scenes from London clubs during the British General Election of 1892 come alive through lithographs showcasing election night fervor at The Carlton Club. Within these hallowed halls lay rooms steeped in history and tradition. The Drawing-Room enchants visitors with its opulent decor while providing a space for intellectual discourse among esteemed members. Meanwhile, the Smoking-Room exudes an air of camaraderie as gentlemen gather to discuss matters both trivial and profound. Strolling along St James's Street towards St James's Palace reveals Pall Mall's timeless charm adorned by two prominent landmarks - The Carlton Club and Royal Automobile Clubs stand side by side like pillars representing society's elite interests. Amidst moments of national celebration such as Coronation Decorations and Illuminations across London captured beautifully in lithographs; one cannot forget that even amidst joyous occasions, political affairs loomed large at The Carlton Club. An engraving depicting "The General Election" showcases how this prestigious establishment played a pivotal role in announcing poll results to eager citizens. The legacy lives on as photographs capture glimpses into daily life at The Carlton Club.