Hobbies & Pastime

"Where science meets the world". At the RI you can explore two centuries of great scientific breakthroughs, and discover the newest big ideas about our universe and everything in it. We're a museum, an events space, a place to eat and drink, and much more.

Online discussion group about the peerage, baronetage and landed gentry of the United Kingdom; the genealogy of titled families; including news of births, marriages and deaths.

Grosvenor Prints is one of the few remaining shops exclusively serving collectors of antique prints.

The Heraldry Society exists to increase and extend interest in and knowledge of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects. The Society is nonprofit making and is registered as an educational charity. Membership is open to all.

Established in 1790, Hunters & Frankau has imported Havanas into the United Kingdom since cigar smoking was first enjoyed in Britain. Over the years we have been involved in many aspects of the Havana cigar trade. We once owned the H.Upmann and Ramon Allones cigar factories in Havana as well as the brand rights worldwide. We also played a central role in the design and launch in the 1930's of Montecristo - now the world’s best selling Havana brand. In 1990, we were appointed by Habanos S.A. as their Exclusive Distributor for all Havana brands in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar and the Channel Islands. Habanos SA is the Cuban company solely responsible for marketing and distributing Havanas throughout the world. Along with our Cuban partners, we offer British cigar smokers the widest choice of the finest quality cigars to suit all tastes and pockets. Other cigar brands we proudly represent on an exclusive basis in Britain include Santa Damiana from the Dominican Republic, Don Ramos from Honduras, Villiger from Switzerland and Agio from Holland. We are also the official distributors in the UK for Colibri lighters and accessories.

As you enter through the art deco doors of the Palm Beach you might expect to see Raffles himself relaxing and enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Visitors are impressed by the style and vibrancy of this fashionable casino with its innate sense of intimacy and sophistication which creates a cool place to meet for a night out. The choice of games is second to none and there is a genuine international ambience to proceedings. We put that down to our world class service and attentiveness to our client's needs.

The Confrérie du Sabre d'Or is devoted to promoting the act of Sabrage and the enjoyment of Champagne. The Heart of the Order is the growing number of Caveaux de Sabrage where Sabrage may be performed. The Caveaux range from small restaurants and Wine Bars to the grandest of Hotels. They all have two things in common - Champagne and fun. This is a wine and far too good to be left only to special occasions. A programme of events throughout the year held at prestigious venues gives all our members and their guests excellent value for money and plenty of opportunity for Sabrage as well as enjoying excellent Champagne and food.

“AVAIL” is a membership club for interesting, professional people, and people of integrity who wish to attend top level events and functions throughout the English and International ‘social season’ both Summer and Winter.

Award-winning Grays of Westminster, 40 Churton Street, London SW1, is a charming period shop specialising in Nikon. It is situated in a quiet location in central London, a few minutes walk from either Victoria Railway Station or Pimlico Underground Station, and is superbly located; the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Tate Britain, River Thames and Knightsbridge are all within easy reach. But it is in itself a tourist attraction. It has the unique distinction of being the only company ever to have won all three Dealer of the Year awards voted by the readers of Amateur Photographer, Practical Photography and Buying Cameras magazine. Prestigious awards for Grays of Westminster's unprecedented sales of Nikon and their contributions to the Nikon brand internationally were presented by Nikon Japan and Nikon U.K. Limited in 2003 and again in 2007.

We have been providing fishing and shooting opportunities at some of the world's best estates and lodges for decades. Our thorough, first-hand knowledge of our products allows us to choose the best sporting experience for you, whether you are a novice or an expert. As part of our service we can manage every aspect of your trip and can advise on the very best option that suits your requirements. We pride ourselves on being discerning in our choices and independent in the advice we give.

Come along and enjoy some great entertainment, whilst experiencing over 500 exhibitors from power and sail boats, dinghies, engines, electronics, deck equipment, charter holidays, sailing courses and much more…It is a day out not to be missed!

London Walks is London's award-winning, original, foremost, signature walking tour company.

Purdey was established in London in 1814, the year before the battle of Waterloo. The founder, James Purdey, had previously worked as head stocker for Joseph Manton, the foremost gunmaker of his time. Purdey set up his gun making business in Princes Street and soon moved to Manton's former premises in Oxford Street in 1826. As early as 1838, Queen Victoria is recorded as having bought a pair of Purdey pistols. The company was granted its first Royal Warrant in 1868 by The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, an honour that has been bestowed on the Managing Director of James Purdey & Sons Ltd by each succeeding Monarch. Today Nigel Beaumont holds the Warrants of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales. In 1882 the company moved from Oxford Street to the new premises on the corner of South Audley Street and Mount Street, where it remains to this day. James the Younger designed this building to accommodate his showroom, the factory for making guns and cartridges, and later it provided living quarters for his family. Although James Purdey & Sons Ltd was bought by the Seely family in 1946 it was to remain a family-owned business until 1994. The Hon Richard Beaumont, a Seely nephew and Chairman since 1970, decided to retire and the company was acquired by the Richemont Group. Nigel Beaumont became Chairman of Purdey in March 2007 following the retirement of Richard Purdey.

Holland and Holland, established in London, specialises in bespoke Best London guns, shooting clothing and accessories, shooting instruction, books, and sporting art.

Digital cartoon blog of the UK Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation.