Formation | 1849 |
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Type | Gentlemen's club |
Purpose | Social and sporting club |
Location |
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Website | www.eastindiaclub.co.uk |
The East India Club is a gentlemen's club founded in 1849 and situated at 16, St James's Square in London. The full title of the club is East India, Devonshire, Sports and Public Schools' Club due to mergers with other clubs. The club was originally founded for officers of the East India Company, and its first Patron was Prince Albert.