The event I went to was a night of nostalgia and to publicise a very special auction of 1966 football memorabilia.
So, in anticipation of tonight, I've bumped up this blog post for anyone interested.
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I bring you news that will appeal to English football fans of a 1966 World Cup pop-up bar and an auction of unique memorabilia from the winning England football team.
I was invited to the Bobby Moore pop-up bar which will only be open until the end of July. Featuring never before seen photos of the 1966 team at the Royal Garden Hotel and some unique memorabilia. It's a chance to revel in some nostalgia of England's World Cup victory fifty years ago.
Behind the bar, men were serving drinks dressed in replica red football tops, on the walls were rarely seen photos and pictures of the team and on display was memorabilia including items that will appear in the auction.
Items such as a signed golden football, '66 winners signed golden boot, golden gloves and a replica silver FA Charity Shield were all on display.
All proceeds from the auction will be going to fund research into bowel cancer, the silent killer that took Bobby Moore's life 23 years ago. The silent auction runs until the end of July 2016 and can be accessed via the website www.bobbymoorelounge.com.
There are over twenty-five prizes including a Terry O’Neill portrait of Bobby and Franz Beckenbauer, signed by all three; signed Geoff Hurst World Cup final ticket; Bobby Moore golf clubs and signed photos, as well as 1966 newspaper clippings.
Perhaps the most exciting item of all for true English football fans is the chance to meet and have your picture taken with some of the team at the end of the month. Five of the highest bidders will win a signed 1966 jersey, meet Sir Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, George Cohen and Gordon Banks and have their picture taken with them and the Jules Rimet trophy.
On the night I visited the bar, Bobby Moore's biographer Jeff Powell stood up to say a few words. He shared some great memories of his friendship with Bobby and the significance of the Royal Garden Hotel, where the pop-up bar has been opened.
Alongside the 50th anniversary of England's footballing victory, the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington is also celebrating its 50th birthday.
Fifty years ago the Royal Garden Hotel had been newly built and was the Hotel of choice for the England football team to enjoy their celebratory dinner. The Hotel photographer at the time took some great photos of the team larking about and of the crowds gathered at the Hotel entrance to applaud the victorious team.
For me, the highlight of the night was listening to the General Manager, Jonathan Lowrey sharing his own memories of watching the match as a young boy with his dad. The 1966 World Cup win was a huge moment for many people and this bar and auction is a great way to revel in those memories.
For more information on the Bobby Moore Lounge and The Royal Garden Hotel’s anniversary celebrations, visit: http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/50years
With thanks to the Royal Garden Hotel for inviting me to their pop-up bar. My views my own.
Bobby Moore Lounge, Royal Garden Hotel, 2 - 24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT
I was invited to the Bobby Moore pop-up bar which will only be open until the end of July. Featuring never before seen photos of the 1966 team at the Royal Garden Hotel and some unique memorabilia. It's a chance to revel in some nostalgia of England's World Cup victory fifty years ago.
Behind the bar, men were serving drinks dressed in replica red football tops, on the walls were rarely seen photos and pictures of the team and on display was memorabilia including items that will appear in the auction.
Items such as a signed golden football, '66 winners signed golden boot, golden gloves and a replica silver FA Charity Shield were all on display.
There are over twenty-five prizes including a Terry O’Neill portrait of Bobby and Franz Beckenbauer, signed by all three; signed Geoff Hurst World Cup final ticket; Bobby Moore golf clubs and signed photos, as well as 1966 newspaper clippings.
Perhaps the most exciting item of all for true English football fans is the chance to meet and have your picture taken with some of the team at the end of the month. Five of the highest bidders will win a signed 1966 jersey, meet Sir Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, George Cohen and Gordon Banks and have their picture taken with them and the Jules Rimet trophy.
On the night I visited the bar, Bobby Moore's biographer Jeff Powell stood up to say a few words. He shared some great memories of his friendship with Bobby and the significance of the Royal Garden Hotel, where the pop-up bar has been opened.
Alongside the 50th anniversary of England's footballing victory, the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington is also celebrating its 50th birthday.
For me, the highlight of the night was listening to the General Manager, Jonathan Lowrey sharing his own memories of watching the match as a young boy with his dad. The 1966 World Cup win was a huge moment for many people and this bar and auction is a great way to revel in those memories.
For more information on the Bobby Moore Lounge and The Royal Garden Hotel’s anniversary celebrations, visit: http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/50years
With thanks to the Royal Garden Hotel for inviting me to their pop-up bar. My views my own.
Bobby Moore Lounge, Royal Garden Hotel, 2 - 24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT
