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We were born in the 80s: A history of the Joyce Layland LGBT Centre, Manchester

Manchester (potentially) became the first place in Europe to have an entirely publicly funded, purpose built centre for the gay community.

Emily Crompton May 11, 2017November 2, 2025 Manchester, Sources No Comments Read more

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Queer beyond London is an AHRC-funded collaboration between Birkbeck College, University of London and Leeds Beckett University to explore the local LGBTQ histories of Brighton, Leeds, Manchester and Plymouth.

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