The Island, Chennai
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The Island is a river island situated on the Cooum River in the northern part of the Indian city of Chennai. The island was created artificially in the early 19th century by merging the Coovum River w
Aerial view of The Island, Chennai
Statue of Thomas Munro, 1st Baronet in The Island
The Island Grounds annual fair at night
Madras Gymkhana Club
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The Madras Gymkhana Club is an elite social club in Chennai, India, which was founded in 1884 to promote sports and social and cultural activities. It owns and operates one of Chennai's two 18-hole go
The Island, Chennai
…with the then "Elambore River". An equestrian statue of Sir Thomas Munro, popularly known as "His Stirrupless Majesty", is located on the island. The Madras Gymkhana Club and Pallavan Illam, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai are also located here. The Island Grounds constitute a…
The club around 1905
Plaque listing the club presidents
Plaque listing the club's honorary secretaries
Swimming pool