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1984. Pride Week almost renamed ‘Not Just a Phase Week’

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The early 80s was a turbulent period for London’s Lesbian and Gay Pride Week (the only Lesbian and Gay Pride event in the entire country). It began in 1980, with police arresting men in drag on the absurd charge of … Continue reading →

1985. Lesbian and Gay Pride 85

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Lesbian and Gay Pride 85 marked a significant turning point in the fortunes of what we now know simply as ‘Pride‘. At that time there were no regional rallies; there was a national Lesbian and Gay Pride parade and it … Continue reading →