Sir Tom Jones, 79, is escorted to his car after a night of partying at hedonistic nightclub Tramp for its 50th anniversary Christmas bash

He joined a collection of former and current attendees to celebrate the private members club's golden anniversary on Tuesday night.

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And Sir Tom Jones was escorted to his chauffeur-driven car after a fun evening of partying to celebrate Tramp's 50th anniversary Christmas bash. 

The Voice UK judge, 79, joined the likes of Jo Wood and comedian Jimmy Tarbuck during the festivities on Tuesday night. 

Home time: Sir Tom Jones was escorted to his chauffeur-driven car after a fun evening of partying to celebrate Tramp's 50th anniversary Christmas bash
Home time: Sir Tom Jones was escorted to his chauffeur-driven car after a fun evening of partying to celebrate Tramp's 50th anniversary Christmas bash

Yet Tom was ready for home as the night drew to a close as he was seen being escorted to his chauffeur-driven car by a member of staff.  

And despite heading leaving the event, the singer still made time to sign autographs and wave to photographers. 

Tom looked dapper for the night in an all-black ensemble of a trouser suit with a sophisticated roll neck jumper.

Star-studded: The Voice UK judge, 79, joined the likes of Jo Wood and comedian Jimmy Tarbuck during the festivities on Tuesday night
Star-studded: The Voice UK judge, 79, joined the likes of Jo Wood and comedian Jimmy Tarbuck during the festivities on Tuesday night
Time for bed: Yet Tom was ready for home as the night drew to a close as he was seen being escorted to his chauffeur-driven car by a member of staff
Time for bed: Yet Tom was ready for home as the night drew to a close as he was seen being escorted to his chauffeur-driven car by a member of staff
To the car! Tom was helped to his chauffeur-driven vehicle
To the car! Tom was helped to his chauffeur-driven vehicle

The Sex Bomb hitmaker finished his look with a pair of suede boots and a collection of gold rings.  

The 50th celebrations started in May with a glamorous party attended by Tramp legends including Sir Rod Stewart, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Joan Collins, Penny Lancaster and Mark Ronson.  

For half a century, royals, Hollywood stars, the super-rich, the famous and the very beautiful have been lured down the dimly lit stairs to descend into the basement club in search of unbridled — and expensive — fun.

It was the nightclub where Princess Margaret felt reassured enough to let her hair down — and where her toy-boy lover Roddy Llewellyn launched his brief (and unsuccessful) singing career.

Fans: And despite heading leaving the event, the singer still made time to sign autographs and wave to photographers
Fans: And despite heading leaving the event, the singer still made time to sign autographs and wave to photographers
Dapper: Tom looked dapper for the night in an all-black ensemble of a trouser suit with a sophisticated roll neck jumper
Dapper: Tom looked dapper for the night in an all-black ensemble of a trouser suit with a sophisticated roll neck jumper
Nostalgic: The Sex Bomb hitmaker finished his look with a pair of suede boots and a collection of gold rings
Nostalgic: The Sex Bomb hitmaker finished his look with a pair of suede boots and a collection of gold rings

A 19-year-old Princess Anne’s enthusiastic dances are well-remembered and it was at Tramp that Prince Andrew first met Koo Stark. After his marriage, he and the Duchess of York were regulars.

Mick Jagger was a founding member and a frequent guest. On one occasion, staff held their breath when, while his estranged wife Bianca was in the ladies powder room, he appeared with Jerry Hall on his arm.

Guido, the antennae-twitching maitre d’, expertly steered the Rolling Stone and his paramour to a darkened corner.  

Chic: Meanwhile, Tom looked sharp as he showcased a glowing tan in a black polo neck jumper, teamed with a pair of black trousers and a matching jacket
Chic: Meanwhile, Tom looked sharp as he showcased a glowing tan in a black polo neck jumper, teamed with a pair of black trousers and a matching jacket
Exclusive: The members only club is a haunt in London where the rich and famous can let their hair down
Exclusive: The members only club is a haunt in London where the rich and famous can let their hair down

It was the brainchild of Johnny Gold, a larger than life former bookie turned impresario, who started the club with Jackie Collins’ husband, and a third partner Bill Ofner, 13 days before the Sixties ended. 

They had taken over the premises of the Society club, once the haunt of Guards officers and where the Queen Mother celebrated a win on the horses. 

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The oak panel walls and stucco zodiac ceiling remain to this day. Gold invited 300 friends and celebrities to become founder members for the princely sum of £10.50 a year. Today, annual membership is £1,000.    

Back in the day: Late comedian and actor Peter Sellers with his third wife, Miranda Quarry, the stepdaughter of Lord Mancroft, deputy chairman of Cunard's, at their wedding reception at 'Tramp' in 1970
Back in the day: Late comedian and actor Peter Sellers with his third wife, Miranda Quarry, the stepdaughter of Lord Mancroft, deputy chairman of Cunard's, at their wedding reception at 'Tramp' in 1970

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