Join us for a day of Celebration and some Art Deco splendour,as we mark the 118th birthday of the 1930's star of Stage and Screen, Jessie Matthews OBE (1907-1981) Our day starts at 11:00am outside the Adelphi Theatrein The Strand,reopened in 1930 in the new 'Jazz Moderne' style, where Jessie starred in the hugely popular musical 'Ever Green'. We'll have a tea and coffee reception in the Jessie Matthews Bar, which is dedicated to her memory andthen have a chance to see some of the ArtDeco features which have survived. Then it's off to our next destination, the Odeon Leicester Square (1937) and the Warner Theatre (1938) both of which have kept their original facades, then onto the Prince of Wales Theatre(1937), where Jessie starred in Charlot's Review of 1928,alongside stars like Gertrude Lawrenceand Jack Buchanan. Our next stop is The Blue Posts pubin Soho, near to where Jessie was born in 1907. The pub is filled with memorabilia and the upstairs room, where she first learned to dance, will be specially opened for us. The landlord is kindly providing refreshments, so we can drink a toast to her memory! After our celebration party, we will make our way to that bastion of the BBC, Broadcasting House (1932).From 1963-1969, Jessie starred in 'Mrs Dale's Diaries', the first post-war soap opera to be broadcast on British radio, pre-dating 'The Archers'. This will be followed by a short walk to the Royal Institute of British Architects (1934)in Portland Place. RIBAwas used as the location of Lord Monomark's office in 'Bright Young Things' (2002), the film adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel, 'Vile Bodies',as well as appearing inother period dramas. Then it's on to Senate House (1937), designed by Charles Holden, the architect of many London Underground stations. This was the inspiration for The Ministry of Truth in George Orwell's novel, 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'and the interiors havebeen frequently seen on film and TV. We will end our walking tour at the former Daimler Garage (1931)off Russell Square.The architects, Wallis, Gilbert and Partners, are best known for some of the huge factory buildings along the Great West Road, notably the Hoover Building (1933). For those who are up for it, we will conclude our Deco themed Day with a visit to Brasserie Zedelin Piccadilly, the former Regent Palace Hotel, for a cocktail or two, or an early dinner. If you wish to join us, please indicate on the booking form, so we can get an idea of numbers. The Prix Fixe Menu starts at just 16.95. If you wish to see the menu in advance, here's the link: www.brasseriezedel.com Dress Code: Please come suitably attired in Vintage Daywear fashion of the 1930's (if you have it) and dress according to the weather. Make sure your shoes are comfortable for walkingand pleasebring enough money for additionalexpenses!