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The home of snooker - The Ottacamund Club, Southern India
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The home of snooker - The Ottacamund 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: 1992
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The Home of Snooker: A Journey Back to the Ootacamund Club, Southern India Step back in time to the enchanting Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, India, where the game of Snooker was born. This photograph, taken in 1992, transports us to the iconic Ootacamund Club, affectionately known as 'Snooty Ooty.' Nestled amidst the picturesque Nilgiri District, this historic club is a testament to the rich heritage of billiards and the enduring allure of Snooker. The image showcases a lively scene of players engrossed in a competitive game of Snooker, their focused expressions reflecting the intensity and excitement of the moment. The cues poised above the green baize table, the chalked tips, and the carefully arranged balls all contribute to the intricate dance of skill and strategy that defines this beloved game. Snooker, an English adaptation of the older game of Carom Billiards, was invented in 1875 by Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain, an army officer stationed in India during the British Raj. The game's origins can be traced back to this very table at the Ootacamund Club, where the unique combination of 15 red balls and six colored balls was first introduced. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the countless hours spent by generations of players, their passion for the game echoing through the halls of this esteemed institution. The Ootacamund Club, a living piece of history, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Snooker and the captivating allure of the Nilgiri Hills.
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