A Bygone Age………

I came across these on t’interwebby. Perhaps not very ‘woke’ or PC but it’s history and quite an innocent portrayal. To be honest, and based only on my own experience of India over the past couple of years is that the westerners in control throughout the period of the Raj have been replaced with influential Indians, and much of the culture and infrastructure in place is little changed from the height of Empire in the 19thC. But I love it.

The Only Westerner in the Village

We managed to wangle temporary membership of the Bangalore United Services Club thanks to K’s ex husband.

It activates each time we come stay. Interesting place and lots of facilities including a pool. Winston Churchill was here before independence and he scarpered without paying his bill. They have it framed on display in the Clubhouse. Amusing I thought.