CARLTON CLUB (n.) Tory talking shop that doth once exclusively male enclosure until Lady Thatcher, as ex-Premier was required to enter its portal.
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Bet they were gritting their teeth when they had to let her in!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve picked up a few inebriated members from there over the years. No women though.
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