About Us
The Doll Club of Great Britain has a long and distinguished history of encouraging the study, collection and appreciation of dolls, dolls’ houses and juvenilia, while fostering research and friendships between collectors around the world.
The Club was founded in 1953, when Nerea de Clifford, an enthusiastic doll collector, invited a small group of eight like-minded people to her home in Holland Park, London. There, they established what they believed to be the first doll collectors’ club in Europe: The Doll Club of Great Britain.
One of the Club’s most influential early figures was Vivian Greene, a renowned dolls’ house collector, author and the wife of Graham Greene. She became the Club’s first President, later editing Plangon, and ultimately serving as Patron.
Another prominent member was Faith Eaton, who hosted meetings in her memorable London home. Part of her archive is now held by the Victoria & Albert Museum, with much more preserved by the Club. Following the devastating fire at Windsor Castle in 1992, Faith was invited to restore the historic France and Marianne dolls, together with their magnificent trousseau — diplomatic gifts from France before the war. This remarkable work, and much of her scholarship, was documented in her book France and Marianne.
Over the decades, members of the Doll Club have contributed enormously to the published research and historical understanding of dolls, dolls’ houses and toy history. That tradition continues today; see Library.
The Club has evolved from its small beginnings into a thriving international community — still friendly and personal — of dedicated “Plangonologists” (doll collectors).
Staying Connected
Members who are unable to attend London meetings in person can also keep fully involved through:
• 6 Zoom Video Meetings a year
• Plangon, our quarterly magazine, posted to all members, featuring talks, articles, news and event listings
• Monthly emailed newsletters
• Members’ website access, including articles and event information
• Videos of lectures and talks by leading international experts
• A private members’ Facebook group
The Club continues to grow and adapt to the interests of its members.
If you are already a collector and would like to join — or for any other enquiries — please contact:
CONTACT & MEMBERSHIP
We welcome questions, research enquiries, and contact from anyone with an interest in dolls, dolls’ houses or related fields.
If you are a collector and would like to join the Doll Club of Great Britain, please complete the form below or email us at:
Benefits of Membership
As a member, you will enjoy:
- Sharing your passion with collectors worldwide, in person and on Zoom
- Five London meetings each year with specialist speakers
- Six online meetings each year with leading experts
- Four issues of Plangon, the Club’s magazine
- Monthly emailed newsletters
- Special visits, outings and trips
- Access to the members’ website and private Facebook group
Membership Fees – 2026
- Individual: £35
- Joint: £40
- Europe: £45
- International: £50
- Corporate: £60