Tour of the Alpine Club Collections
55 Charlotte Road, London, Greater London, EC2A 3QF
A tour of the Alpine Club library showing highlights from the club's collection relating to mountaineering from 1857 onwards.
This will include a history of the club as well as an opportunity to handle some items from the collections. It will be given by the current librarian, Emma McDonald. There will also be an opportunity to view the club's current exhibition as well.
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 18 September:
- 10.30 am - 12.00pm
- Friday 19 September:
- 10.30 am - 12.00pm
Location & directions
55 Charlotte Road, London, Greater London, EC2A 3QF
- Directions:
- The Alpine Club is opposite the Royal Drawing School and five to ten minutes walk from Old Street Station.
- 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.
- Booking contact name:
- Emma McDonald
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 18 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 17 Sep 2025 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:
- 8
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
