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The Raleigh Club was a dining club founded in 1827. It met at the 'Thatched House', a tavern in the St James area of
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as an alternative to the
Travellers Club The Travellers Club is a private gentlemen's club situated at 106 Pall Mall in London, United Kingdom. It is the oldest of the surviving Pall Mall clubs and one of the most exclusive, having been established in 1819. It was described as "the ...
. It was founded by Sir Arthur de Capell Brooke as a place where real exploring travellers could meet, exchange tales, and try the cuisine of far-off lands. It served as a sort of nursery for the Royal Geographical Society and became subsumed by that body later in the century. Prominent early members included Sir John Barrow and Alexander Burnes. Dining clubs Geography organizations Travelers organizations Organizations established in 1827 Clubs and societies in London 1827 establishments in England {{UK-org-stub