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14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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The Rev Henry Solly was a passionate supporter of working men's clubs and institutes, as a means to promote self-improvement among working class men. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Pete Brown’s history of how working men’s clubs were a vehicle for social mobility and self-improvement, run as cooperatives for working people by working people. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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When Sheila Capstick realised that the club committee could stop her playing snooker with her father, the campaign for equal membership rights was launched. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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The legendary Batley club was opened in 1967 by James Corrigan. He took his inspiration from Las Vegas and, the following year, Louis Armstrong was among the acts to play there. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Members of working men’s clubs increasingly expected some form of entertainment to accompany the consumption of their beer. Show more
