British Club - Katha, Mysanmar - Literary Sites on Waymarking.com

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. (visit link)

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 (visit link)

Short Description: Setting for many scenes in the novel "Burmese Days". Book Title: Burmese Days First Year Published: 1934 Author's Name: George Orwell Name of Waymarked Item: British Club Location of Item: Katha, Myanmar More Information: see above. Admission Price?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]

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