Thanks to the past connection of the founding father of his practice - Stanley Peach & Partners - the Master was able to organize an excellent visit to All England Lawn Tennis Club which was greatly enjoyed by all present.The visit took the form of a visit to the admirable Wimbledon Museum followed by visits to Court 1 (whose design philosophy and technical detailing was explained by Richard Saxon whose practice - BDP - had been responsible for the arena); the Centre Court whose new roof was performing a lively minuet for our benefit; and the new show Court 3 which has been cunningly sunk into the ground to preserve the views of the local residents over the campus generally and, perversely, that of the members of the Club over the local residents!
The party then returned to the museum for wine and a buffet and a chance to talk to Honor Godfrey (pictured below left) from the Museum's curatorial staff who had hosted the visit.
Pictured above right - a selection of potential tennis groupies adding their presence to one of the exhibits
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pictured left the Master of the Carpenters' Company - architect John Sennitt - in company with the Clerk, David Penning and Fred Perry.
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