The Peel Club
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Sir Robert Peel Archive
The Sir Robert Peel Archive collection is part of the Club's endowment as a learned society. It deepens our connection to the original club founded in 1836, and bolsters our claim to continuity.
This brief catalogue of extremely rare antiquarian items showcases some of the historical assets and documents held in The Peel Club's unique repository. It is not updated regularly.
Requests from the general public and relevant institutions to view or examine the materials will be considered at the Club's discretion.
Newspaper Article
Kentish Mercury - Saturday 21 March 1840.
The Peel Club, where Sir Robert is Patron.
Whitehall Letter, Sept. 1825
As Home Secretary, making commission of Poor Knights Place and memorial recommendation.
Rare Baxter Print, 1853
The most famous colour printer, George Baxter, with a Sir Robert Peel print upon his passing.
Carlton Club Letter
A 7-page letter from 3rd Baronet Sir Robert Peel to the Mayor of Blackburn, 1886.
Commemorative Coin
One of a limited mint of silver coins to honour Sir Robert upon appointment as Lord Rector.
1824 Letters
Correspondence to Chelsea College and Capt. Betts
The Glasgow Celebration
The full records and guest list of the famous Banquet of 13th January 1837, as Rectoral Chair.
Letter from 1830
Sent from Whitehall as Home Secretary to John Hindley MP, regarding Lady Peel's infirmity.
Peel's heir, 3rd Baronet
Diplomatic correspondence, 1862, discussing documents in exchange for social seating.
Print of the Banquet Hall
Original fold-out print of the 13th January 1837 banquet with 3,000 attendees.
Buckingham Palace Letter
Good wishes from His Majesty King Charles III to members of The Peel Club at their re-inauguration dinner on 30th August 2024.
Donation Gratitude Letter
The Peel Club donated well-preserved members' correspondence dated 1881, from the Carlton Club's former premises that were lost to bombing.
Wax Seal of Jonathan Peel
Jonathan Peel was the younger brother of Robert Peel and contributed to the country’s military.
Chest and Chalice
James Purdey cartridge crate and silver chalice are founding trinkets of The Peel Club which have ceremonial roles.
Peel Club Papers
Proceedings of The Peel Club for sessions 1839-40. One of our most treasured items.
Original Banquet Ticket
A facsimile of the tickets created for the Splendid Banquet of 13th January 1837.
Queen Victoria letter to PM
Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Sir Robert Peel as Prime Minister, asking to meet for lunch at 1:15pm.
Signed Letter
Part of the 7-page correspondence with the Mayor of Blackburn, dated 1886-1887.
Whitehall Letter
Dated 1825, signed Robert Peel.
Windsor, UK.
Restoration of Papers
Fully restored copy of Papers from Session 1839-1840, encased in a clamshell sympathetically.
Engraved Portrait
Fisher, Son & Co London & Paris engraving of
Sir Robert Peel dated 1846, signed.
Peel made Lord Rector
Print showing Sir Robert being inaugurated as Lord Rector of Glasgow University, 11th January 1837.
Lord Rectors
Original rare copy of the speeches and public addresses given, including Sir Robert Peel.
Letter from 1827
Sent from Whitehall as Home Secretary to John Pearse Esq, preceding the Bank Charter Act.
Club Letter Display
The Peel Club's donation letter framed on the wall of Carlton Club, upon the welcome receipt of many historical documents.
Memoirs of Sir Robert Peel
Original, first edition pair, 1856. Published by John Murray of London.
Windsor Castle Letter
Sir Robert Peel to George Edward Anson, the courtier and private secretary to Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria.
Club Ceremonial Sword
Specially commissioned and forged by an English swordsmith, with the Club name engraved.