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The Hurlingham Club is an exclusive sports club in Fulham in southwest London, frequented by the British social elite.
The club, founded in 1869, is situated by the River Thames in Fulham, west London, and has a beautiful Georgian clubhouse set in 42 acres of grounds. The Hurlingham provides social and sporting facilities for its members and their guests, including tennis, croquet, cricket, bowls, golf, squash and swimming (with both indoor and outdoor pools) as well as the fitness facilities provided in the Fitness Centre and gymnasium.
History
In 1867 Frank Heathcote obtained the leave of a Mr Naylor to promote pigeon shooting matches at Hurlingham. His next step was the formation of the Hurlingham Club for this purpose and 'as an agreeable country resort'. The club leased the estate from Mr Naylor in 1869 and in 1874 acquired the freehold.
The pigeon is still the club's crest. Until 1905 clouds of pigeons were released in the summer from an enclosure near what is now a tennis pavilion.
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), an early patron, was a keen shot and his presence ensured the club's status and notability from the beginning. The club has recently hosted several prestigious motorshows.
Notable Members
His Honour Lord Justice Nelson, Lord Jeffrey Archer, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Sir Ian Blair, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, former minister Jonathan Aitken, former civil libertarian Nick Hardwick of the Independent Police Complaints Commission and leading libel lawyer Roderick Dadak are all members of the Hurlingham Club.
Facilities
Hurlingham Club members enjoy sporting activities including tennis, croquet, cricket, bowls, golf, squash and swimming (with both indoor and outdoor pools) as well as fitness facilities and a gymnasium. Regular social events; games such as bridge, backgammon, litigation and chess are popular indoor pursuits.
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