I have to say that moving to a country of the British Empire has opened my eyes to many things that were not a part of American culture.
One of the many things that I've notice here and there are signs for 'Savage Club'--mostly on repurposed churches or houses. Hubby recently pointed out one in a nearby town and I finally got around to checking them out. The truth about the Savage Club came as quite a surprise--although, I really didn't know what to expect.
It seems that there are many mild, artistic souls that wanted a place to gather for fellowship and support that started in the mid 1800's. You can click here for more information and history.
Beautiful building.
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Interesting! Had not heard of this before.
ReplyDeleteThat was a trip down memory lane for me. My Dad belonged to the Tauranga/Mount Maunganui Orphans club for many years, they had a singing group who used to entertain at the local seniors homes, they used to do sketches and singing on their Saturday night gatherings.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that this is the first time I have heard of these clubs, perhaps because my family has never been associated with them or maybe there just were not any around where I grew up. They sound like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteIt's a long time since I have heard of a Savage Club - my dad was in the local Orphan's Club, and they often visited Savage Clubs, or had them visiting us... we used to billet them overnight if they came from a longer distance... oh the memories - thank you!
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Maxine
Nice building. I don't think I have heard of Savage club.
ReplyDeletesavage club is new words for me...
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As a kiwi I've never heard of a savage club so I've learned something today.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting! I never heard of this before.
ReplyDeleteThat's news to me too. I have never heard of Savage Clubs but it sounds a good idea.
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