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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

‘Where actors and men of refinement might meet’: history of the Garrick Club

The Garrick Club.
The change of course at the Garrick Club comes after decades of pressure to change its rules and admit women. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian

The men-only Garrick Club has finally voted to allow women to become members, 193 years after the London institution first opened its doors.

The decision comes after decades of pressure on the club to change its rules. Here are the key moments that have led to this point:

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