Established in the 1930’s. From : A well-known basement music hangout of the 1930's. Featured in Anthony Powell's novel 'A Dance to the Music of Time". WW2 the club was used as a public air raid shelter. For 6 months from February 1948 The Downbeat Club met here every Sunday afternoon. 1960s: "... one of the music venues that formed part of the swinging sixties scene in London – being a popular venue for some of the famous names of the period. The Bag O' Nails was run by two brothers Rik and John Gunnell, who had been part of the club scene and made a name for themselves by launching this new venue for up and coming names of the 60’s with live music." Many famous names from the 60s are given at the website. The club was relaunched in 2012.
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Bag o' Nails Club
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Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Bag o' Nails Club The Jimi Hendrix Experience first played here on the 25...
McCartney and Eastman
Linda and Paul met when they both attended a Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames...
Other Subjects
The Equiano Society
Founded by Arthur Torrington and Samuel B. King. Its main objective is to publicise and celebrate the life and work of Olaudah Equiano
Hayes Literary Society
We can find little about this group but they were very active in 1992 Â re. Orwell.
Kingswood House
A Grade II listed building formerly known as Kings Coppice. It may have taken its name from Edward King who was a tenant of Dulwich manor in the sixteenth century. Between 1811 and 1814, William Vi...
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W. F. R. Stanley
The Stanleys, William and Eliza, married on 2 February 1857 (his 28th birthday) and were highly respected by the people of South Norwood, hence the lavishness of the tribute. This photograph was qu...
Samuel Pepys Club
Formed as a dining club for eminent Pepys admirers and still limited in number, currently to 140 in the UK and 14 abroad.
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