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Because of his popularity as a portrait painter, Reynolds enjoyed constant interaction with the wealthy and famous men and women of the day, and it was he who first brought together the famous figures of " The " Club.

“ The Club ” was founded in 1764 and met in the suite of rooms on the first floor of the Turks Head, 9 Gerrard Street, now marked by a plaque.

Original members included Burke, Langton, Beauclerk, Goldsmith, Chamier, Hawkins and Nugent, to be joined later by Garrick, Boswell and Sheridan.

In 10 years the membership had risen to 35.

“ The Club ” met at 7 p. m. every Monday evening for supper and conversation and would continue into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

In later years, ” The Club ” met fortnightly during Parliamentary sessions.

When in 1783 the landlord of the Turks Head died and the property was sold, “ The Club ” moved to Sackville Street.