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Iconic Full Monty Club Catches Fire
10 Aug
Summary
- Firefighters battled a blaze at the Full Monty club in Sheffield.
- The Shiregreen Working Men's Club closed in 2019 and is derelict.
- The club hosted the famous final scene of the 1990s film.
Firefighters responded to a significant fire at the Shiregreen Working Men's Club in Sheffield on Sunday evening. The venue is widely recognized for its appearance in the Oscar-winning film, The Full Monty. Eight fire engines were dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze, which broke out around 17:30 BST. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
The building has been closed since 2019 and has fallen into disrepair in recent years. Notably, it experienced a deliberately set fire last year. In 2020, demolition plans were rejected after a public petition garnered over 1,000 signatures, highlighting the building's local significance.
The Full Monty, a beloved 1990s British film, depicted the struggles of Sheffield steelworkers who turned to stripping. The movie's memorable final scene was filmed within the now-derelict Shiregreen Working Men's Club.
