London's Fashionable Clubs in 1900: The Carlton Clubs

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Arthur H. Beavan continued his survey of London Clubs, in Imperial London, published in 1901, with this look at the Carlton Clubs:

There are two Carlton clubs in Pall Mall, on different sides of the road; the elder distinguishable by its red granite pillars, while the Junior Carlton is a big handsome building at the corner of St. James' Square.

The elder, known as the Carlton, is essentially a political and conservative club, membership of which is difficult to obtain, names being on the candidate-list for years and years, often without success.

Of Italian and grandiose exterior, it is sumptuous within; with splendid hall and staircase, and dining-room, drawing-room, smoking-room, etc, of equal luxuriousness and comfort.

The Junior Carlton is no less comfortable, but has not the high tone of its parent club.

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