RECORDS OF THE HARINGTON CLUB

Reference Number
0574
Alternative Reference Number
0574
Level of Description
Collection
Title
RECORDS OF THE HARINGTON CLUB
Creator(s) & Administrative History
The Harington Club
Date
1827-2002
Extent
Extent: 68 volumes
Description
Minutes, accounts, and membership papers of The Harington Club, a social club situated in Harington Place in Bath.
Custodial History
The Harrington Club was founded as 'The People's Club', or 'The People's Institute', in 1874. It had changed its name to The Harrington Club in about 1889 or 1890.
Named after Sir John Harrington of Kelston, a Civil War Commander for Parliament, who is known to have stabled his troops on the site and been involved in the Battle of Lansdown in 1643.
Corporate Name
The Harington Club
Place Name
Bath St Michael (Parish, Bath)
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