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1983. Gay East Midlands: The Stories Behind the Stories.Issue 1.

Gay in the 80s Posted on September 17, 2012 by Colin ClewsAugust 8, 2012

It seemed like a good idea at the time: setting up a local LGBT newspaper at a time when our only national publication – Gay News – was in crisis. The fact that none of us had the slightest experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay media, Gay Scene, LGBT History | Tagged AIDS, Dykes About Town, Gay East Midlands, richard mccance, tom robinson | 1 Reply

1983. Miquel Brown: So Many Men, So Little Time.

Gay in the 80s Posted on May 17, 2012 by Colin ClewsMay 8, 2012

I still wince when I think about the title and timing of this song. Upon it’s release it was adopted by the gay male community as an anthem for the sexual freedom of that time. Within a matter of months … Continue reading →

Posted in HIV/AIDS, LGBT History, Music | Tagged AIDS, HIV, miquel brown, so many men so little time | 2 Replies

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