<P> The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, also known as the All England Club, based at Church Road, Wimbledon, London, England, is a private members' club . It is best known as the venue for the Wimbledon Championships, the only Grand Slam tennis event still held on grass . Initially an amateur event that occupied club members and their friends for a few days each summer, the championships have become far more prominent than the club itself . However, it still operates as a members' tennis club . </P> <P> The club has 375 full members, about 100 temporary playing members, and a number of honorary members, including past Wimbledon singles champions and people who have rendered distinguished service to the game . To become a full or temporary member, an applicant must obtain letters of support from four existing full members, two of whom must have known the applicant for at least three years . The name is then added to the Candidates' List . Honorary Members are elected from time to time by the club's Committee . Membership carries with it the right to purchase two tickets for each day of the Wimbledon Championships . In addition to this all champions are invited to become members . </P>

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