Isthmian Club

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The Isthmian Club, founded in 1882, later had premises at 105, Piccadilly, London,[http://www.victorianlondon.org/entertainment/isthmian.htm Charles Dickens Jr., at al. eds., Dickens Dictionary of London [n.d., 1908].] in a grand five-bay house[http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/Image.aspx?id=682dcfa1-090e-43b2-8a83-3083625291b4&rd=2%7C%20prints_london%7C%7C1%7C20%7C47%7C150 Country Life photographs: The Isthmian Club], 1922 that had belonged to Sir Julian Goldsmid, Bt."his entailed property passed to his relation, Mr d'Avigdor, his house in Piccadilly being converted into the Isthmian Club." Encyclopædia Britannica, 1911, s.v. Goldsmid"). The non-political club was open to "Gentlemen who have been educated at one of the universities or public schools, and for officers of the army and navy," who were voted in by ballot of the steering committee. Its members were active in rowing, cricket and other sports.Dickens 1908.

The Isthmian League, still existing as a prominent regional football league covering London and South East England featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs, was founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area.

The club's Account Book, 1889–97, is conserved by the Westminster City Council (Acc. no. 776).WCC abstract of archives: "Clubs and Societies"