George Gissing, the celebrated author of the novel New Grub Street, which satirizes the literary and journalistic world of 1880s London, attended the 20th April 1900 Dinner as a guest of Friar Edward Clodd.
George Gissing, the celebrated author of the novel New Grub Street, which satirizes the literary and journalistic world of 1880s London, attended the 20th April 1900 Dinner as a guest of Friar Edward Clodd.
If you are interested in joining the Whitefriars Club, please fill in this form and let us know a little about yourself and your interests. Normally, we require prospective new members to attend a few dinners so that they can get to know our club, its atmosphere and events. Before becoming a full member, you will not be required to pay any subscription, but you will be able to book any of our dinners. Our annual subscription is only £50 a year, and the joining fee (which covers the cost of pin, book and tie or scarf) is £60 (this is waived for people under 35). The current price for a dinner (exclusive of drinks) is £60 per person.
Our members are called “Friars” (a playful moniker derived from the name of our club, without any religious connotations) and prospective members “Novitiates”. To find out more about our Novitiate Programme, please click here. To find out more about our history and events, please browse our website. If you have any queries about our club, please write to our Honorary Secretary at:
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