Follow in the footstep of greats in 106 Piccadilly
The site of London Park Mayfair is steeped in a rich history. The original townhouse over looking Green Park, was built for Sir Hugh Hunlock in 1761. In 1764 – and for the next two centuries – it became ‘Coventry House’, the home of Lord Coventry and his family. Robert Adam, the famous architect carried out important interior updates in 1765 and many of the building’s designs are mirrored in some of the UK’s most iconic buildings. It remained as Coventry House until 1848 when it was briefly home to the French Ambassador.
After some important interior upgrades, it re-emerged as St James’s Cub in 1868 and then the Batchelor’s club. Remodelled by Thomas Cundy Senior, it remained as the club until its demise in 1978. During this time, it was frequented by many luminaries of the day, including Evelyn Waugh and Ian Fleming. Some say that it was in 106 that some of today’s most loved novels were first incepted.
The interior is arranged over four storeys with a basement. Internally, most of the 18th century features have been retained. The main entrance hall has a grand stone staircase with a wrought iron balustrade, which splits into two flights at first floor level. On the ground and first floors there are several ornate ceilings with intricate detail, as well as chandeliers, marble pillars and ornate cornicing.
This building is awe-inspiring and provides a constantly stimulating environment for learning, for both students and staff alike. Whilst our environment is old, our outlook and approach is anything but.
