Eccentric Club

They were an offshoot of The Brilliants and were described as a convivial Club who met at a tavern in Chandos Street, Covent Garden.

The books of the club, up to the time of its removal from May's Buildings, are stated to have passed into the possession of Robert Lloyd, a hatter of The Strand who was well known in his day as a writer, inventor and keen appreciator of philosophy.

On the same memorable night that Sheridan and Lord Petersham were admitted, Theodore Hook was also enrolled; and through this Club membership, he is believed to have obtained some of his high connections.

The third and longest-lived Eccentric Club was established by the theatrical costumier Jack Harrison on 21 November 1890 and disbanded in 1986.

[4] It was noted for the generosity of its members, who raised £25,000 for limbless soldiers during World War I,[4] and every Christmas, Westminster's poor would queue up outside the Eccentric club for free meals.

[15] In the only recorded interview with J.A.Harrison of the time, he also admits that the club is not new, although brought back in a new form and hence – established on 21 November 1890.

[18] Similarly, there are references by Sir Charles Wyndham and other founding members to the earlier club they were reviving.