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Clockwise from top left: A facade celebrating the 1st birthday of the new Annabel’s in 2019; the original Annabel’s at 44 Berkeley Square; Patricia and Richard Caring.
London’s Legendary Club Turns 60 Since opening its doors on June 4th, 1963, Annabel’s—the fa-
bled social club in London’s Mayfair—has played host to the crème de la crème of society, from the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to Princess Diana. With a glamorous allure that draws members and guests from across the globe, Annabel’s delivers an extravagant experience that is simply unparalleled. This year, we’re toasting its 60th anniversary. The club was founded by the late entrepreneur Mark Birley, who named it after his wife, Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest Stewart. It was orig-
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C ou r t es y of A n n ab el ’s; Dave M. B en e t t
By Brooke kelly Murr ay