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An establishment in [[Ankh-Morpork]], operating under the auspices of the [[Seamstresses' Guild]], which caters for rather specialized tastes. Those interests can be tactfully guessed from the existence of its counterpart, the [[Pink PussyCat Club]] catering those appreciating young women. | An establishment in [[Ankh-Morpork]], located on [[Lurkers Lane]] in [[The Shades]], operating under the auspices of the [[Seamstresses' Guild]], which caters for rather specialized tastes. Those interests can be tactfully guessed from the existence of its counterpart, the [[Pink PussyCat Club]] catering those appreciating young women. | ||
Despite opposition from within the Guild, [[Rosemary Palm]] is in full support of the proprietor, Mr Harris, and his right to Guild membership, on the grounds that ''un-natural acts are only natural.'' Mrs Palm is so much in support of Mr Harris, in fact, that she has ensured he has a seat on the Seamstresses' Guild Council, which makes him quite a powerful, if little-known, figure in the Guild. | Despite opposition from within the Guild, [[Rosemary Palm]] is in full support of the proprietor, Mr Harris, and his right to Guild membership, on the grounds that ''un-natural acts are only natural.'' Mrs Palm is so much in support of Mr Harris, in fact, that she has ensured he has a seat on the Seamstresses' Guild Council, which makes him quite a powerful, if little-known, figure in the Guild. | ||
It can be seen that the Seamstresses' Guild strives to be a non-discriminatory equal-opportunities employer. | It can be seen that the Seamstresses' Guild strives to be a non-discriminatory equal-opportunities employer. | ||
The Blue Cat Club may be alluded to in {{H}}, as a side-note to [[Susan Sto Helit]]'s visit to [[Fidgett's]] to find [[Death|her grandfather.]] | |||
''"This was a gentlemen's club which did not allow the presence of ladies. This was not to suggest it was '''''that''''' kind of gentlemen's club, which existed in a different part of the city, with generally a lot more going on."'' | |||
[[Category: Ankh-Morpork Businesses]] | [[Category: Ankh-Morpork Businesses]] | ||
== Appears in == | |||
* {{J}} - a footnote (page 221 of the Gollancz hardcover; page 320 of the Corgi paperback) | |||
* {{CAM}} - in the “Nightlife and Clubland” listings (page 94) | |||
==Annotation== | ==Annotation== | ||
“Mr Harris” is likely a reference to {{wp|Frank_Harris|Frank Harris}}, an Irish-American writer who was part of the “chattering classes” of 1890s London. He was friends with other “infamous” figures such as {{wp|Oscar_Wilde|Oscar Wilde}} and {{wp|Richard Francis Burton|Sir Richard Burton}} (the explorer, not the film star), but is best known for his multi-volume explicit memoir ''{{wp|My Life and Loves|My Life and Loves}}'', chronicling his liaisons with both men and women. He faced frequent actions for indecency and publishing pornography. | |||
[[de:Club der Blauen Katzen]] | [[de:Club der Blauen Katzen]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:48, 9 January 2026
An establishment in Ankh-Morpork, located on Lurkers Lane in The Shades, operating under the auspices of the Seamstresses' Guild, which caters for rather specialized tastes. Those interests can be tactfully guessed from the existence of its counterpart, the Pink PussyCat Club catering those appreciating young women.
Despite opposition from within the Guild, Rosemary Palm is in full support of the proprietor, Mr Harris, and his right to Guild membership, on the grounds that un-natural acts are only natural. Mrs Palm is so much in support of Mr Harris, in fact, that she has ensured he has a seat on the Seamstresses' Guild Council, which makes him quite a powerful, if little-known, figure in the Guild.
It can be seen that the Seamstresses' Guild strives to be a non-discriminatory equal-opportunities employer.
The Blue Cat Club may be alluded to in Hogfather, as a side-note to Susan Sto Helit's visit to Fidgett's to find her grandfather.
"This was a gentlemen's club which did not allow the presence of ladies. This was not to suggest it was that kind of gentlemen's club, which existed in a different part of the city, with generally a lot more going on."
Appears in
- Jingo - a footnote (page 221 of the Gollancz hardcover; page 320 of the Corgi paperback)
- The Compleat Ankh-Morpork - in the “Nightlife and Clubland” listings (page 94)
Annotation
“Mr Harris” is likely a reference to Frank Harris, an Irish-American writer who was part of the “chattering classes” of 1890s London. He was friends with other “infamous” figures such as Oscar Wilde and Sir Richard Burton (the explorer, not the film star), but is best known for his multi-volume explicit memoir My Life and Loves, chronicling his liaisons with both men and women. He faced frequent actions for indecency and publishing pornography.