For the majority of his life, Billy Tipton was a successful jazz musician in the USA. He was also very much the family man. He had a number of long-term relationships with women and fostered three sons with one of … Continue reading →
This month Australia celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The first one in 1978 ended in injuries and mass arrests when police attacked was had been a peaceful march. We’ve been through many things … Continue reading →
The Pretty Policeman’s Ball was a fundraising concert for London Gay Switchboard (as it was known then.) Held at the Piccadilly Theatre, it featured some of the best LGBT talent of that period. This included musicians Bronski Beat and Tom … Continue reading →
Guest blogger Rob Pateman remembers a legendary 80s London pub. The Bell – an alternative universe Kings Cross in the 1980s wasn’t the most salubrious location in London. Hub of the Tube and over ground network, it had a restless, … Continue reading →
I’m pleased to announce that the hard copy of my book Gay in the 80s: From Fighting for Our Rights to Fighting for Our Lives is being launched in the UK this month (February) for LGBT History Month. Launch events … Continue reading →