The Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in London, to the north of what is now Charterhouse Square.
With a colourful history spanning over 250 years and a range of unique things to see and do, the Foundling Museum is one of the most interesting places to visit in London.
The Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in London, to the north of what is now Charterhouse Square.
With a colourful history spanning over 250 years and a range of unique things to see and do, the Foundling Museum is one of the most interesting places to visit in London. Make the most of your visit by hiring a guide, enjoying a coffee in the muralled café, or picking up a unique artist-designed souvenir in the Shop.
The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery. They aim to inspire adults and children to make a positive contribution to society, by celebrating the power of individuals and the arts to change lives.
The Foundling Hospital, which continues today as the children’s charity Coram, was established in 1739 by the philanthropist Thomas Coram to care for babies at risk of abandonment. Instrumental in helping Coram realise his vision were the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. Their creative generosity set the template for the ways in which the arts can support philanthropy.
The Foundling Museum is a history and art museum, which through a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, celebrates the ways in which artists of all disciplines have helped improve children’s lives for over 275 years. If you’re looking for unique things to do around King's Cross, or places to take children, this hidden London gem offers a wealth of activities.
The club was founded in April 1947 in the dressing room of comedian Jimmy Edwards at The Windmill Theatre in London. The object of the Club was, and still is, to bring together moustache wearers (beards being strictly prohibited) socially for sport and general conviviality. The aim of the Club was to assist any worthy charity or cause, particularly those devoted to ex-servicemen.
This aim still remains today and they have helped particularly with children's charities.
Ever since the early days of the club, they have held a London meeting on the first Friday of the month, and for over ten years the venue had been The Windsor Castle Pub in Crawford Place, Marylebone, London. This was a typical English pub, full of memorabilia, having on display various Handlebar Club trophies and photographs.
Unfortunately The Windsor Castle will be closing permanently. However, they will be decamping around the corner (with all the club memorabilia) to The Heron public house, Norfolk Crescent, London W2 2DN.
