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Telford's 146-year-old Working Men's Club closing down

A working men's club in Telford, which is thought to be the oldest in Britain is closing down tonight. It's been open since 1868 but still women are not allowed to be full members.

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PICTURES: Doors to close at Britain's oldest Working Men's Club

146 years after the Working Men's Club opened in Madeley and still women are not allowed to be full members Credit: Newsteam/SWNS
The Anstice Memorial Institute in Madeley opened in 1868 Credit: Newsteam/SWNS
Women are only permitted into the club as guests or visitors or half members Credit: Newsteam/SWNS
Women are allowed to work at the club but have never been allowed full membership or to be on the board Credit: Newsteam/SWNS
Last orders at oldest Working Men's Club in the country Credit: Newsteam/SWNS

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