Tour of the Alpine Club Collections

A tour of the Alpine Club library showing highlights from the club's collection relating to mountaineering from 1857 onwards. The visit will also include a preview of the club's exhibition of Edward Compton paintings of Alpine scenes.

This is a rare opportunity to see a collection usually only visited by club members and researchers and hear a little about the fascinating history of the world's first Alpine Club.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 12 September:

11.00 am - 12.00pm | Fully booked

Friday 13 September:

11.00 am - 12.00pm | Fully booked

Location & directions

55 Charlotte Road, London, Greater London, EC2A 3QF

Directions:

The Alpine Club is opposite the Royal Drawing School

Contact on day:

Emma McDonald

Telephone number:

+442076130745

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Email [email protected] to book a place. The librarian will confirm you have a place on the tour.

Booking contact name:

Emma McDonald

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

12 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There is no step free access to the building and the tour will involve several flights of stairs. The building has no lift and narrow doorways.

Additional information

There is no parking near the venue - but we are 5-10 minutes walk from Old St Tube station.

Max no of people per tour:

6

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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