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			== 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 and his club are mentioned in a footnote in {{J}} (page 221 of the Gollancz hardcover; page 320 of the Corgi paperback), and in the “Nightlife and Clubland” listings in {{CAM}} (page 94).

	“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.		“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.

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	Mr Harris and his club are mentioned in a footnote in {{J}} (page 221 of the Gollancz hardcover; page 320 of the Corgi paperback), and in the “Nightlife and Clubland” listings in {{CAM}} (page 94).		Mr Harris and his club are mentioned in a footnote in {{J}} (page 221 of the Gollancz hardcover; page 320 of the Corgi paperback), and in the “Nightlife and Clubland” listings in {{CAM}} (page 94).

	“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.		“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.

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	==Annotation==		==Annotation==
			Mr Harris and his club are mentioned in a footnote in {{J}} (page 221 of the Gollancz hardcover; page 320 of the Corgi paperback), and in the “Nightlife and Clubland” listings in {{CAM}} (page 94).

	~~In Victorian England,~~ a ~~sexual libertine named~~ {{wp\|Frank_Harris\|Frank Harris}} ~~caused major scandal with his~~, ~~shall we say, relaxed attitude to the morals of the day. He~~ was part of the ~~"chattering classes"~~ of ~~the day (1890's~~ London~~) and~~ was ~~a friend of others,~~ such as Oscar Wilde and ~~Sir~~ Richard Burton~~, who for various reasons were thought of as being no better than they should. (~~Sir Richard Burton - the explorer, not the film star ~~- provoked indecency actions with~~ his frank translations of Persian love poems, which were by no means heterosexual. He also publicised the seamy side of British India, such as the fact that every second house in Karachi appeared to be a gay brothel - ~~which were by no means used only by natives.)~~		“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.
	~~Harris wrote eleven rather repetitive volumes of~~ ''My Life and Loves'', chronicling his ''liaisons'' with both men and women. He faced frequent actions for indecency and publishing pornography.

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	==Annotation==		==Annotation==

	In Victorian England, a sexual libertine named {{wp\|Frank_Harris\|Frank Harris}} caused major scandal with his, shall we say, relaxed attitude to the morals of the day. He was part of the "chattering classes" of the day (1890's London) and was a friend of others, such as Oscar Wilde and Sir Richard Burton, who for various reasons were thought of as being no better than they should. (Sir Richard Burton - the explorer, not the film star - provoked indecency actions with his frank translations of Persian love poems, which were by no means heterosexual. He also publicised the seamy side of British India, such as the fact that ~~evey~~ second house in Karachi appeared to be a gay brothel - which were by no means used only by natives.)		In Victorian England, a sexual libertine named {{wp\|Frank_Harris\|Frank Harris}} caused major scandal with his, shall we say, relaxed attitude to the morals of the day. He was part of the "chattering classes" of the day (1890's London) and was a friend of others, such as Oscar Wilde and Sir Richard Burton, who for various reasons were thought of as being no better than they should. (Sir Richard Burton - the explorer, not the film star - provoked indecency actions with his frank translations of Persian love poems, which were by no means heterosexual. He also publicised the seamy side of British India, such as the fact that every second house in Karachi appeared to be a gay brothel - which were by no means used only by natives.)
	Harris wrote eleven rather repetitive volumes of ''My Life and Loves'', chronicling his ''liaisons'' with both men and women. He faced frequent actions for indecency and publishing pornography.		Harris wrote eleven rather repetitive volumes of ''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]]

AgProv: Allusion in "Hogfather"

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Allusion in "Hogfather"

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	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."''


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	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.		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.

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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.

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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]], 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.

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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.

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.

[[Category: Ankh-Morpork Businesses]]

==Annotation==

In Victorian England, a sexual libertine named {{wp|Frank_Harris|Frank Harris}} caused major scandal with his, shall we say, relaxed attitude to the morals of the day. He was part of the "chattering classes" of the day (1890's London) and was a friend of others, such as Oscar Wilde and Sir Richard Burton, who for various reasons were thought of as being no better than they should. (Sir Richard Burton - the explorer, not the film star - provoked indecency actions with his frank translations of Persian love poems, which were by no means heterosexual. He also publicised the seamy side of British India, such as the fact that evey second house in Karachi appeared to be a gay brothel - which were by no means used only by natives.)
Harris wrote eleven rather repetitive volumes of ''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]]