Pushing open 28 Bolton Street’s gleaming black door, you sense the wealth of history imbuing the luxury interiors with the spirit of Mayfair.
1724
Despite owning 28 Bolton Street, the 4th Duke of Queensbury, William Douglas (1724-1810), bought another property on Piccadilly to live next door to his love interest, Frances Pelham, daughter of the former Prime Minister Henry Pelham. However, his romance with his Bolton Street home always kept his heart, drawing him back to its home comforts in later years.
1817
In the mid 19th century, an influential family of brewers made number 28 their London home. The highly successful Higgins & Sons Brewery in Bedford brought wealth and influence to George Higgins (1817-1883) and his son Cecil Charles Colborne-Higgins (1856-1941).
1973
Home to RCA Records’ UK HQ in the 1970s and early 1980s, managers based at number 28 oversaw European tours and promotional activities for incredible icons, including Diana Ross, Nina Simone, David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
2024
Following a meticulous examination of archival records from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and a discerning study of the building’s original architectural features, our award-winning team of architects and designers has triumphantly restored this historic treasure to the distinguished grandeur it so rightly merits. Once-lost design elements have been sensitively reinstated, while discreet modern enhancements provide an environment of unparalleled quality and sophistication.
28 Bolton Street now stands as Marsham Club: an exclusive business club that redefines the concept of the traditional serviced office. Bespoke workspaces effortlessly combine exemplary service and state-of-the-art technology with the timeless elegance. A new chapter in this storied building’s history has commenced — and Marsham Club is proud to be part of its enduring legacy.