On 6 December 1940, the grounds were hit by a bomb during World War II, destroying the teahouse and damaging the main club house, leaving the club closed again until it could be repaired after the war.
The grounds of the club were attacked by an air raid on 6 December 1940, during World War II, leading to the destruction of the teahouse and significant harm to the main clubhouse, forcing the club to close temporarily until repairs could be made following the conflict.