Boodle's: the second-oldest members' club in the world, founded 1762

Boodle's was founded in January 1762 by William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, who later became Prime Minister, and takes its name from an early head waiter, Edward Boodle. The club moved to its Grade I listed clubhouse at 28 St James's Street in 1782. Historic members have included Winston Churchill, Adam Smith and the Duke of Wellington; membership is by nomination and election.