These workers not only kept our telephones in good order, but enjoyed a good social life too.

The Oxford Telephone Social Club organised a host of sporting and leisure activities for staff in their spare time.

Club chairman Frank David is pictured in 1965 showing younger members his skill on the snooker table – left to right, Michael Oakey, Harry Huey and Ian Hill.

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There are a number of different bars and venues across Oxford where people can play snooker.

The Oxford Union is the only place in central Oxford with full-sized snooker tables for hire.

Snooker tables are available for use all day during term time at £2.50 per hour.

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