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University Women's Club

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University Women's Club
University Women's Club

The University Women's Club, originally the University Club for Ladies, is a British private members club founded in 1883. As the popular gentlemen's clubs did not accept any women as members, its creation was intended to provide an equivalent club accessible to women. By its own definition, it is a club for "graduate and professional women of varied backgrounds and interests". Members include lawyers, scientists, writers and musicians, as well as businesswomen. The club house is located at 2 Audley Square, on South Audley Street, Mayfair, London.

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University Women's Club
Audley Square, City of Westminster Mayfair

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W1K 1DB City of Westminster, Mayfair
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