Bangalore Club

Bangalore Club
	Bangalore Club logo
Formation	1868
Type	gentlemen's club
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka, India ;
Website	www.bangaloreclub.com
Formerly called	Bangalore United Services Club

Last updated April 23, 2019

Located in Bangalore, India, The Bangalore Club 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]

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History

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.

The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1913, the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, 23% of the world population at the time, and by 1920, it covered 35,500,000 km² (13,700,000 sq mi), 24% of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.

Membership for civilians was opened in 1946, and the club was renamed the Bangalore Club.

Facilities

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

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References

↑ 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

Official website

Coordinates: 12°58′0.17″N77°35′50.91″E / 12.9667139°N 77.5974750°E / 12.9667139; 77.5974750

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[Reid-1] Reid, James Henry Erskine (1902). Album of Indian views. Macnabb Collection. Retrieved 18 February 2015.

[2] "Winston Churchill owes Rs 13 to Bangalore Club".