Established in the 1930’s. From their own website: A well-known basement music hangout of the 1930's. Featured in Anthony Powell's novel 'A Dance to the Music of Time". WW2 the club was used as a public air raid shelter. For 6 months from February 1948 The Downbeat Club met here every Sunday afternoon. 1960s: "... one of the music venues that formed part of the swinging sixties scene in London – being a popular venue for some of the famous names of the period. The Bag O' Nails was run by two brothers Rik and John Gunnell, who had been part of the club scene and made a name for themselves by launching this new venue for up and coming names of the 60’s with live music." Many famous names from the 60s are given at the website. The club was relaunched in 2012.
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Bag o' Nails Club
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Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Bag o' Nails Club The Jimi Hendrix Experience first played here on the 25...
McCartney and Eastman
Linda and Paul met when they both attended a Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames...
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ARHAG Housing Association
Founded to respond to the need for housing and support amongst Britain’s refugee and migrant communities. Wish they explained what the initials stand for: A.... R.... Housing Action Group?
Shortlands Residents' Association
Aims are to preserve the character and features of the area, and works closely with local councillors, the London Borough of Bromley and other local organisations to take up local issues and concerns.
BRA
Westminster City Council informs us that this acronym stands for 'Bayswater Residents Association', but we are unable to find anything that distinguishes it from SEBRA.
Friends of Friary Park
From their website: "The Friends of Friary Park was formed in 1990 as the result of local discontent with the deteriorating condition of the Park. More than 200 people attended the inaugural meetin...
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