Horror blaze ravages iconic movie pub which starred in hit 90s British film in devastating arson attack
A HORROR blaze has ravaged an iconic movie pub that starred in a hit 90s British film.
Shiregreen Working Mens Club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, opened its doors just over 100 years ago and was a popular attraction for local people.
But the famous pub – which featured in The Full Monty – was set ablaze on Tuesday night.
Thick black smoke poured from the roof of the building as several fire engines scrambled to the scene to fight the blaze.
Stunned residents watched on as the fire raged on Tuesday evening.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said that their crews spent more than three hours there battling the blaze.
Thankfully there were no casualties reported and fire crews left the scene at around 10.30pm.
But cops believe that the fire was started “deliberately” and an investigation is underway.
South Yorkshire Police is investigating the incident and said in a statement: “At 7.45pm yesterday (8 April) South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue made us aware of a fire at a property on Shiregreen Lane, in Sheffield.
“It is believed the fire was started deliberately. An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing.”
The pub featured in The Fully Monty after six unemployed steel workers came up with the plan to form a local striptease group in an attempt to transform their fortunes.
The Bafta award-winning movie was a huge hit when it was first released in 1997.
It starred actors such as Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Paul Barber, Tom Wilkinson and Hugo Speer.
And the historic movie scene filmed at the social club became one of the most iconic scenes in British film history.
Shiregreen Working Mens Club closed its doors for good in 2019 after struggling financially and plans were made to demolish the building.
Fans of the original 1997 film were thrilled when The Full Monty came back as a series in 2023.
Taking place 25 years after the original British smash hit, the series followed the same band of brothers as they navigated the post-industrial city of Sheffield.
The reunion saw the comedy drama’s original cast, including Mark Addy and Lesley Sharp, navigating the changing times in their suburb.
On paper it was much like the movie.
But this time, the group of steelworkers-turned- strippers mostly kept their clothes on as they tackled the political issues of a crumbling healthcare system, education, unemployment and crime.
The new format also introduced a new narrator into the action.