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Photographic Print : The home of snooker - The Oottacamund Club, Southern India
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The home of snooker - The Oottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj. Snooker was invented in 1875 by army officer Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain Date: 1994
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990s 1994 Billiards Chamberlain Cues Fitzgerald Francis Hills Nadu Neville Nilgiri Nineties Ooty Snooker Snooty Tamil Games Nilgiris Ootacamund
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Transport yourself to the historic Ootacamund Club in Southern India with this stunning Rights Managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the birthplace of snooker as players concentrate intently at the iconic billiards table in this captivating image from the colonial era Ootacamund, also known as 'Snooty Ooty' in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. Add an air of sophistication and history to your home or office with this evocative Media Storehouse Photographic Print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 19cm (11" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step into the enchanting world of The Ootacamund Club, nestled in the picturesque Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Known affectionately as 'Snooty Ooty,' this historic club is where the timeless game of snooker was born in 1875. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, with players intently focused on their cues, their eyes fixed on the snooker table. The room is filled with an air of quiet concentration, the only sounds being the gentle clatter of balls and the occasional click of a cue against the felt. The Ootacamund Club, located in the scenic Nilgiri District, has been a hub for billiards enthusiasts since the British Raj. It was here that army officer Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain is believed to have invented the game of snooker, a more challenging and complex version of pool. The game's rules were formalized, and it quickly gained popularity among the British military officers stationed in India. The 1990s photograph, taken at the Ootacamund Club, beautifully encapsulates the game's rich history and the unique charm of this iconic establishment. The cues, meticulously arranged against the wall, are a testament to the club's dedication to the game. The green felt-covered table, with its triangular rack of colorful balls, stands proudly in the center of the room, ready for the next contest. As you gaze upon this image, you can almost hear the soft clinking of cues against balls and the hushed whispers of strategy and anticipation. The Ootacamund Club remains a sanctuary for snooker enthusiasts, a place where tradition and passion for the game come together in perfect harmony.
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