British Club - Katha, Mysanmar
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N 24° 10.769 E 096° 20.640
47R E 230166 N 2676660
The British Club was the setting for many scenes in George Orwell's novel "Burmese Days".
Waymark Code: WMVND5
Location: Myanmar
Date Posted: 05/08/2017
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In George Orwell's Burmese Days, Katha was the real-life town that was depicted as "Kyauktada" in the novel. Orwell lived a short walk away. In the novel, the characters are constantly meeting here for drinks, cards, conversations,
Part of the novel concerns the Englishman John Flory seeking membership in the club for Dr Veraswami who is Indian. This proposal is opposed by most all other club members.
The Wikipedia page for Katha has an additional photo of the club. (
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During a visit to the site on a weekend, the poster of this Waymark was allowed inside. The upper portion of the building is now a government office. The downstairs area is an elementary school.
Read more about Burmese Days at (
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