A troupe of Morris dancers have dropped "men" from their name to be more inclusive - despite not admitting women.
The bell-clad hanky shakers are now known as Brighton Morris after a vote by members of the group.
Brighton Morris made the move in a bid to welcome trans men and non-binary dancers into their "largely male-presenting space".
However, women will still not be admitted to the group, which was established in 1967 at the University of Sussex.
The group said: "Brighton Morris is always open to new dancers, regardless of their level of experience.
"The side welcomes those who feel they fit into a largely male-presenting space, whether cis male, trans men, non-binary or gender non-conforming."
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There is a Morris dancing group in Brighton which caters for women, known as Cuckoo's Nest Morris, according to The Sun.
In response to the name change, one person from East Sussex asked: "Are women (with fake beards) allowed?"
Another quipped: "It’s very important that skipping about with hankies is gender separated."
While a third commented: "Oh no! Even the appalling Morris dancers have succumbed to gender woo!"
Morris dancing is a traditional form of English folk dance based on rhythmic steps by a group of dancers who wear bell pads on their shins.
Sticks, swords and handkerchiefs can also be wielded by the performers with some dances carried out over a pair of clay pipes laid on the floor. Performers clap their implements together in time with the dance.
Brighton Morris has been approached for comment.
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