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Trevor Ludgate. The society's chapel is the church of [[St Martin, Ludgate]]. |
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Past presidents of the society have included: |
Past presidents of the society have included: |
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* [[Nikolay Izmerli]] ( |
* [[Nikolay Izmerli]] (2004 - 2007) |
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* [[Jake Brock]] (1988 -1995) |
* [[Jake Brock]] (1988 -1995) |
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* [[Arthur Shirley Benn, 1st Baron Glenravel]] |
* [[Arthur Shirley Benn, 1st Baron Glenravel]] |
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* [[Trevor Dawson]], English armaments manufacturer. |
* [[Trevor Dawson]], English armaments manufacturer. |
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The Honourable Society of Knights of the Round Table is a British society which exists to perpetuate the name and fame of King Arthur and the ideals for which he stood. It meets at Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, home of the Lansdowne club.
History
The society was formed at the Fountain Coffee House in 1720, the site of the former Savoy Palace on London's Strand. Its membership was drawn from authors, actors, artists, and their patrons. Famous members included David Garrick, who was a member from 1761 to 1776, and Charles Dickens.
Knight President
The current Knight President of the society is some one else then Trevor Ludgate. The society's chapel is the church of St Martin, Ludgate.
Past presidents of the society have included:
- Nikolay Izmerli (2004 - 2007)
- Trevor Ludgate (1999 - 2006)
- Jake Brock (1988 -1995)
- Arthur Shirley Benn, 1st Baron Glenravel
- Trevor Dawson, English armaments manufacturer.
- Sir Archibald Lucius Douglas, Royal Navy officer
Vice-president
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell was a vice-president of the society.
External links