History Talk : 'Before May Fair Became Mayfair'
We were delighted to see that our first lecture by Dr. Francis Boorman on the
History of Mayfair entitled 'Before May Fair Became Mayfair' resonated so strongly with you -
it was wonderful to see so many new faces
in the Arrupe Hall on the 15th of July 2025, 18.30-20.00.
Dr. Boorman discussed how the open fields between Hyde Park and the spreading metropolis were built up into a wealthy suburb of grand houses. The story was fascinating, taking in clandestine marriages,
an overflowing burial ground, and the 'Impiety and Vice' of the May Fair.
Please email communityliaison@rsmsj.com to tell us your impressions of the lecture
and suggest speakers and events that you wish us to organise in future.
Royal Parks free ticket offer exclusively to RSMSJ Members
We're delighted that so many responded to the Royal Parks offer of free tickets
exclusively to RSMSJ Members for BST Hyde Park, the Darts Championship and All Things Orchestral.
Can those lucky winners please email communityliaison@rsmsj.com with the subject line: 'BTS HYDE PARK the Darts Championship, and All Things Orchestral', describing your impressions and any photographs you're happy to share.
The Residents’ Society of Mayfair and St. James’s is the official amenity society recognised by Westminster City Council and the Grosvenor Estate for Mayfair and St James’s.
More than that, we are a volunteer-run organisation which seeks to unify our community for social gatherings in the spirit of our neighbourhood, and to support our residents and traditional businesses to fight to protect this special place in the world. We seek to protect residential amenity, and enhance it where possible.
Our resident members are integral to helping us fulfill this mission. By joining the RSMSJ you lend your voices to many, so that together we can be heard and help safeguard our community for tomorrow.
We are looking for more volunteers to join us - we need help with planning, licensing and event organisation.
Resident Membership of the RSMSJ is only £10 per year for individuals, to cover the organisation’s expenses.
Associate and business membership categories are also available, to enquire about joining or
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