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1984. The man behind the ‘Pits and Perverts’ icon

Gay in the 80s Posted on July 20, 2015 by Colin ClewsOctober 12, 2022

If you’ve seen the movie Pride then you will have seen his work. If you’ve been anywhere near a member of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (past or present) you’re likely to have seen his work. And if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Film, Gay politics, LGBT History, Politics | Tagged kevin franklin, pits and perverts.pride the movie, sole purpose theatre company | 2 Replies

Remembering Lesbians and Gay Men Support the Miners

Gay in the 80s Posted on September 1, 2014 by Colin ClewsMay 31, 2016

2014 sees a variety of events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the miners strike in the UK. It’s particularly pleasing to see how a  number are looking at the role of the support group Lesbians and Gay Men Support … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Gay politics, LGBT History, Media, National politics, Politics | Tagged british miners strike, lesbians and gay men support the miners, pits and perverts, sole purpose theatre company, the movie pride | 1 Reply

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