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[[File:U.S. Club, Bangalore, 1902..jpg|thumb|United Services Club, Bangalore, from the Macnabb Collection (Col James Henry Erskine Reid): Album of Indian views, taken in 1902<ref name=Reid>{{cite book|last1=Reid|first1=James Henry Erskine|title=Album of Indian views|date=1902|publisher=Macnabb Collection|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/u/019pho0000752s5u00006000.html|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref>]] | [[File:U.S. Club, Bangalore, 1902..jpg|thumb|United Services Club, Bangalore, from the Macnabb Collection (Col James Henry Erskine Reid): Album of Indian views, taken in 1902<ref name=Reid>{{cite book|last1=Reid|first1=James Henry Erskine|title=Album of Indian views|date=1902|publisher=Macnabb Collection|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/u/019pho0000752s5u00006000.html|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref>]] | ||
[[File:OLDBangaloreClubWinstonChurchillPHOTO 1024x1024.jpg|thumb|United Services Club at Bangalore (1883), by [[Albert Thomas Watson Penn]] ( | [[File:OLDBangaloreClubWinstonChurchillPHOTO 1024x1024.jpg|thumb|United Services Club at Bangalore (1883), founded by [[Albert Thomas Watson Penn]] (1849–1924.]] | ||
'''The Bangalore Club''', located in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], is the oldest [[gentlemen's club|club]] in the city. Founded in 1868, it counts among its previous members the [[Maharajah]] of [[Mysore]] and [[Winston Churchill]]. A ledger on display in the main building of the club is open to a page that has a list of "irrecoverable debts" that were written off by the club. One of these is the sum Rs.13, owed by Winston Churchill.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/21/winston-churchill-owes-rs-13-to-bangalore-club.htm|title=Winston Churchill owes Rs 13 to Bangalore Club|publisher=}}</ref> | |||
Membership at present for the category of new permanent members is closed, but last when open, had a waiting list of over 30 years. | Membership at present for the category of new permanent members is closed, but last when open, had a waiting list of over 30 years. | ||
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| Formation | 1868 |
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| Type | gentlemen's club |
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| Website | www |
Formerly called | Bangalore United Services Club |
The Bangalore Club, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, is the oldest club in the city. Founded in 1868, it counts among its previous members the Maharajah of Mysore and Winston Churchill. A ledger on display in the main building of the club is open to a page that has a list of "irrecoverable debts" that were written off by the club. One of these is the sum Rs.13, owed by Winston Churchill.[2]
Membership at present for the category of new permanent members is closed, but last when open, had a waiting list of over 30 years.
History[edit | edit source]
The club was established in 1868, named the Bangalore United Services Club for officers of the British Empire. In 1915, membership was opened to Indian officers.
Membership for civilians was opened in 1946, and the club was renamed the Bangalore Club.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The club has limited number of restaurants, bars, libraries and sports facilities i.e.: Badminton, Squash, Billiards, Table Tennis, Swimming Pools, Tennis courts, Bridge, Gymnasium etc., and is built in the colonial style. In addition to these, it also has a number of stores for the convenience of its members, open to only club members.
The club has many rules and regulations which could be more of an effect of a colonial hangover, but lately there has been a concentrated effort to rectify the same.
Members are also able to visit other affiliated clubs around India, as well as many parts of the world.
The Club has tough dress regulations at several places which upholds the tradition of the club at all times
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Reid, James Henry Erskine (1902). Album of Indian views. Macnabb Collection. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ↑ "Winston Churchill owes Rs 13 to Bangalore Club".
External links[edit | edit source]
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