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Whites Club

Whites is an exclusive gentlemans club in St Jamess, London, founded in 1693 by Francesco Bianco (Francis White), who organized it to sell hot chocolate and tickets to the Kings Theatre and Royal Drury Lane Theatre productions. It moved to its current site in St James Street, London, in 1778. Date: 1875

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1693 1778 1875 Chocolate Current Drury Exclusive Founded Francesco Francis Gentlemans Jamess Kings Lane Moved Organized Productions Sell Tickets Whites Bianco


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This photograph, taken in the year 1875, offers a glimpse into the hallowed halls of Whites, an exclusive gentleman's club nestled in the heart of St. James's, London. Established in 1693 by the visionary Francesco Bianco, who went by the Anglicized name Francis White, Whites began as a humble hot chocolate house and ticket sales outlet for productions at the Kings Theatre and Royal Drury Lane Theatre. The club's rich history spans over three centuries, making it one of the oldest and most esteemed private members' clubs in the world. Francis White's innovative enterprise thrived, and by 1778, the club had relocated to its current magnificent site in St. James Street. The photograph captures the grandeur and elegance of the club's interiors, with ornate wood paneling, intricately designed fireplaces, and plush furnishings that exude an air of refinement and exclusivity. The members of Whites, clad in their finest attire, can be seen engaged in lively conversation or quietly reading in the comfort of the club's cozy corners. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring allure and tradition of this esteemed institution, which continues to uphold the values of camaraderie, sophistication, and exclusivity that have defined it for over three centuries. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the past, inviting us to imagine the stories and secrets that lie within the walls of this historic and enigmatic gentleman's club.

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