I Shoot Film : AgfaPhoto APX 400 : Canon EOS 1000F : Arnold Working Mens Club

My 35mm film.
Canon EOS 1000F, launched in 34 years ago, paired with my Canon 50mm f1.8 lens.
AgfaPhoto APX 400 black and white film.

This is the fire exit / emergency exit / back door to Arnold Working Mens Club.

No "turns" or "punters" (entertainment acts / social club members) have walked through this door for 9 years. The club closed in 2015.

Gritty , urban life in Arnold , Nottingham, captured on 35mm film

[Judith Johnson]

Such a shame, but great memories

[Phil Howcroft]

@busylady Working mens clubs are perhaps a thing of the past Judith, very old school

[Pat Knowles]

The good old working man’s club! What has taken their place…..man sheds? Sad & your photo illustrates this.

[Mags]

How sad to see it boarded up. Nice b&w image.

[Carole Sandford]

I guess they’re not working any more! Very wheel tappers & shunters.

[Casablanca]

Reminds me of The Old Grey Whistle Test......

[Wendy]

a true sign of the times. Such a shame. I bet that place has some great stories to tell. Nice shot. History thanks you. Fav

[LManning (Laura)]

The pattern of the brick really gives it that urban feel.

[*lynn]

great story-telling shot ... closed!

[Issi Bannerman]

A poignant image. Shame the club has closed.

[Dione Giorgio]

Why 'working men's club? Does that mean that a pensioner couldn't become a member or that females could not become members? I'm sure there's a reason for the name. But pity to see it closed. You always take great b&w shots with your vintage cameras and I enjoy seeing them and reading your text.

[Dorothy]

So sad, even more so in BW.

[Renee Salamon]

That is one sad sight - perfect in b&w

[Corinne C]

What a story telling image Phil! It contrasts with the happy pictures you share about your city usually!

[Boxplayer]

Nice grungey find