Amy Lamé, London's first Night Czar, co-founder and host of Duckie Club Night. The Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT) was built between 1860 and 1862, probably by the architect James Edmeston senior. It was the first building to be constructed in his scheme to redevelop the site of Vauxhall Gardens, the pleasure gardens which had closed in 1859.
The RVT is a key LGBT venue and symbol of the gay community, with a national and international reputation, and is a Grade II listed building.
List Entry Number 1426984.
Historic England Archive DP183409.
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