Athenaeum Club, Private club in Pall Mall, London, United Kingdom
The Athenaeum Club is a private members' club at 107 Pall Mall, distinguished by a Doric columned entrance and a bronze statue standing on its balcony. The three-story facade in Portland stone displays classical proportions with tall windows and a flat roof behind the balustrade.
The club was established in 1824 by John Wilson Croker and Thomas Lawrence to gather figures from science and literature. The current building was completed a few years later to a design by Decimus Burton, raising the club's visibility in the cityscape.
The name references the Greek goddess of wisdom, whose bronze figure stands watch above the entrance. Inside, scholars, writers, and researchers gather in library rooms that continue to serve as working spaces today.
The entrance sits at the corner with Waterloo Place, a quiet location between Trafalgar Square and St James's Palace. The listed building is a private club with no public access, though visitors can view the facade and exterior architecture.
Fifty-one Nobel laureates have been among the members, including scientists, writers, and other professionals who made essential contributions to their fields. Charles Darwin was also a member and used the library regularly during his London stays.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1824
Founders: John Wilson Croker, Thomas Lawrence
Architects: Decimus Burton
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://athenaeumclub.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50690,-0.13278
Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:03
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