The Oldest Club of Banda-
HARPER CLUB
(ESTD. 1823)
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It is located near Sankat Mochan Temple of Banda. |
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The Club was formed by then English Collector to Banda, Mr. C. M.
Harper (I.C.S.) in 1823. |
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The Club being founded by Mr. Harper so named as Harper Club. |
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Harper Club comprises of a building and a ground of about 6 beeghas. |
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The Aim to establish this club was that the people of Banda could come
here, enjoy different events and through Cultural Programs the
enhancement of intellect of members could take place. The exchange of
views was also one of the reason to brought up this club. But
unfortunately this was restricted for Indians during British Period. |
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The architecture of the Club is just same as that of other British
Buildings made in 17th Century such as
Yellow Church. |
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The Building of Club is painted Yellow as it was 183 years ago. |
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After
Independence, a committee was formed for the club. The committee
consists of 11 members. |
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In 1999, Minister Vivek Singh had put forward the renewal efforts of
Harper Club. |
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Now this Club is opened only for sports and exhibitions. No more
get-together by intellectual people are organized here. |
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Recently in 2006, Club came in limelight due to KHADI EXHIBITION which
lasted for about a week here. |
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Report by: Aamir Hussain
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