A pop up Parlour filled with nostalgic fun and civilised merriment; without the modern accoutrements. Using the site of an historic Clerkenwell shop, this pop up space will be transformed into an eclectic parlour where friends and family can gather to engage, think, express, play games, and – most importantly – relax and enjoy a unique old-world experience.hosted by Mistress of Manners, Dana Gornitzki, Editor of MIEN magazine – a newly launched website dedicated to etiquette, culture and style. The idea behind the Parlour is to return to the roots of what a parlour was used for: a lovely living space where one could receive visitors in the most polite way possible. The Parlour pop up will be a place to write letters, engage in good conversation, play games like cards, drink punch and enjoy music. Most importantly, the Parlour will be free of mobile telephones, computers and modern-day gadgets (and this will be strictly enforced!), making time for quality, face to face conversations. The Parlour will partially be furnished by Restore – a north London community project that aids people in need. So, for those who want to take a piece of the Parlour home with them, some of the furniture will be for sale with all proceeds going to Restore.

A taste of the Parlour schedule:

Friday, March 5th

4-6pm Letter writing workshop with Dana Gornitzki, Editor, MIEN Magazine (£3 for note card, stamp and light refreshment)

7-9pm The Fun Fed @ the Parlour – nostalgic parlour games and good old fashioned merriment (ticketed event - link here soon)

Saturday, March 6th

10am-1pm Cake and vintage boutique featuring lovely stalls including Vogue favourite Vintage Secret

4pm-6pm Poetry at the Parlour in collaboration with Kid, I wrote back (pay what you can - at the door)

Sunday, March 7th

10am-12.30pm Sunday papers at the Parlour (bring your own with your cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy this lovely reading ritual with fine company)

3pm-5pm Bring your granny and grandpa for tea at the Parlour (ticketed event- link here soon)

6pm-8pm Barrys Lounge spins – relaxing tunes humming from turn tables (pay what you can - at the door)

Monday, March 8th

7-9pm The Fun Fed @ the Parlour – nostalgic parlour games and good old fashioned merriment (ticketed event - link here soon)

More events to be announced...(including vintage screenings, talks, and a few other handsome surprises).

Wednesday, March 10th

6-8pm Board games and lemonade at the Parlour – meet your friends for a friendly game of Scrabble or Cards, enagage in mobile-free conversation.

Secret Location is 97-99 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5BX

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