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	Much of the information in this article is from ''[[Amiable Warriors]]'' Volume One, Chapter 2.		Much of the information in this article is from ''[[Amiable Warriors]]'' Volume One, Chapter 2.
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Celebration event

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	*[[Guy Thornton]], on relations with [[Liberty]]		*[[Guy Thornton]], on relations with [[Liberty]]
	*[[Rev Dennis Nadin]], sometime CHE Executive member, founder of the [[Reach]] group for gay Christians		*[[Rev Dennis Nadin]], sometime CHE Executive member, founder of the [[Reach]] group for gay Christians
	*[[Ross Burgess]], ~~current~~ CHE Executive member, working on the LGBT UK History Project.		*[[Ross Burgess]], then CHE Executive member, working on the LGBT UK History Project.

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Awards and recognition: Archives

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	Allan Horsfall and other gay rights campaigners who lobbied for a change in the law for 40 years were honoured in a ceremony at [[Manchester Town Hall]] in October 2004.<ref>http://gayfortoday.blogspot.co.uk/2007/10/allan-horsfall.html</ref>		Allan Horsfall and other gay rights campaigners who lobbied for a change in the law for 40 years were honoured in a ceremony at [[Manchester Town Hall]] in October 2004.<ref>http://gayfortoday.blogspot.co.uk/2007/10/allan-horsfall.html</ref>

			Many of Allan Horsfall's papers are held in the [[Manchester]] Archives <ref> https://www.flickr.com/photos/manchesterarchiveplus/albums/72157627486565678 29 photos of archives Manchester Archives Flickr album </ref>.

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Ross Burgess: /* Campaigning for law reform */

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Campaigning for law reform

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	[[File:Allan Horsfall 1958.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Allan Horsfall in 1958]]In 1957 the [[Wolfenden Committee]] proposed the limited decriminalisation of sex between men. The [[Conservative]] Government that had appointed the Committee showed little sign of wanting to implement its recommendations. Allan was concerned at the lack of progress towards legalisation, but hesitant to get involved. He went down to London and visited [[Peter Wildeblood]], who had gone to prison for having a gay relationship, and written a book about his experiences. Wildeblood challenged Allan “What’s the worst than can happen?” Allan went home determined to get the matter raised through the local [[Labour Party]], but faced great obstruction in even getting it debated.		[[File:Allan Horsfall 1958.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Allan Horsfall in 1958]]In 1957 the [[Wolfenden Committee]] proposed the limited decriminalisation of sex between men. The [[Conservative]] Government that had appointed the Committee showed little sign of wanting to implement its recommendations. Allan was concerned at the lack of progress towards legalisation, but hesitant to get involved. He went down to London and visited [[Peter Wildeblood]], who had gone to prison for having a gay relationship, and written a book about his experiences. Wildeblood challenged Allan “What’s the worst than can happen?” Allan went home determined to get the matter raised through the local [[Labour Party]], but faced great obstruction in even getting it debated.

	In 1963 the HLRS decided to set up local groups; as a result the [[North West Committee for Homosexual Law Reform]] (NWCHLR) was set up in 1964, with Allan Horsfall as the main organiser and secretary. The Committee decided to issue a leaflet, and it appeared with Allan’s home address as the contact point. This was a bold move, as it could have left Allan in danger of physical attack, or of being evicted from his Coal Board house (he was working in a Coal Board office). One of these leaflets went to the local paper, which ran a front page article with 8-column banner headlines, “Homosexuals and the Law”. There was no public outrage, showing that Northern mining communities were not as reactionary on this issue as many opponents of reform had been claiming.		In 1963 the HLRS decided to set up local groups; as a result the [[North West Committee for Homosexual Law Reform]] (NWCHLR) was set up in 1964, with Allan Horsfall as the main organiser and secretary. The Committee decided to issue a leaflet, and it appeared with Allan’s home address in [[Atherton]] as the contact point. This was a bold move, as it could have left Allan in danger of physical attack, or of being evicted from his Coal Board house (he was working in a Coal Board office). One of these leaflets went to the local paper, which ran a front page article with 8-column banner headlines, “Homosexuals and the Law”. There was no public outrage, showing that Northern mining communities were not as reactionary on this issue as many opponents of reform had been claiming.

	By 1966 the NWCHLR was no longer describing itself as a subgroup of the HLRS. Relations with the London-based HLRS had always been delicate: the HLRS was always dominated by straight people (or in some cases closeted gays) whereas Allan’s Committee was always led by gay men and lesbians.		By 1966 the NWCHLR was no longer describing itself as a subgroup of the HLRS. Relations with the London-based HLRS had always been delicate: the HLRS was always dominated by straight people (or in some cases closeted gays) whereas Allan’s Committee was always led by gay men and lesbians.

Ross Burgess: /* Campaigning for law reform */

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Campaigning for law reform

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	In 1957 the [[Wolfenden Committee]] proposed the limited decriminalisation of sex between men. The [[Conservative]] Government that had appointed the Committee showed little sign of wanting to implement its recommendations. Allan was concerned at the lack of progress towards legalisation, but hesitant to get involved. He went down to London and visited [[Peter Wildeblood]], who had gone to prison for having a gay relationship, and written a book about his experiences. Wildeblood challenged Allan “What’s the worst than can happen?” Allan went home determined to get the matter raised through the local [[Labour Party]], but faced great obstruction in even getting it debated.		[[File:Allan Horsfall 1958.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Allan Horsfall in 1958]]In 1957 the [[Wolfenden Committee]] proposed the limited decriminalisation of sex between men. The [[Conservative]] Government that had appointed the Committee showed little sign of wanting to implement its recommendations. Allan was concerned at the lack of progress towards legalisation, but hesitant to get involved. He went down to London and visited [[Peter Wildeblood]], who had gone to prison for having a gay relationship, and written a book about his experiences. Wildeblood challenged Allan “What’s the worst than can happen?” Allan went home determined to get the matter raised through the local [[Labour Party]], but faced great obstruction in even getting it debated.

	In 1963 the HLRS decided to set up local groups; as a result the [[North West Committee for Homosexual Law Reform]] (NWCHLR) was set up in 1964, with Allan Horsfall as the main organiser and secretary. The Committee decided to issue a leaflet, and it appeared with Allan’s home address as the contact point. This was a bold move, as it could have left Allan in danger of physical attack, or of being evicted from his Coal Board house (he was working in a Coal Board office). One of these leaflets went to the local paper, which ran a front page article with 8-column banner headlines, “Homosexuals and the Law”. There was no public outrage, showing that Northern mining communities were not as reactionary on this issue as many opponents of reform had been claiming.		In 1963 the HLRS decided to set up local groups; as a result the [[North West Committee for Homosexual Law Reform]] (NWCHLR) was set up in 1964, with Allan Horsfall as the main organiser and secretary. The Committee decided to issue a leaflet, and it appeared with Allan’s home address as the contact point. This was a bold move, as it could have left Allan in danger of physical attack, or of being evicted from his Coal Board house (he was working in a Coal Board office). One of these leaflets went to the local paper, which ran a front page article with 8-column banner headlines, “Homosexuals and the Law”. There was no public outrage, showing that Northern mining communities were not as reactionary on this issue as many opponents of reform had been claiming.

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References

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	Much of the information in this article is from ~~[[Peter Scott-Presland]],~~ ''[[Amiable Warriors]]'', Chapter 2.		Much of the information in this article is from ''[[Amiable Warriors]]'' Volume One, Chapter 2.
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Ross Burgess: /* Celebration event */

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Celebration event

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	On 20th October 2012, which would have been Allan’s 85th birthday, a celebration of Allan Horsfall’s life was held in the Banqueting Room at [[Manchester Town Hall]], sponsored by CHE. The event was compered by the author and performer [[Peter Scott-Presland]], who is writing the official history of CHE. The speakers included:		On 20th October 2012, which would have been Allan’s 85th birthday, a celebration of Allan Horsfall’s life was held in the Banqueting Room at [[Manchester Town Hall]], sponsored by CHE. The event was compered by the author and performer [[Peter Scott-Presland]], who is writing the official history of CHE. The speakers included:<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/allan-horsfall-celebration.shtml</ref>
	*[[Ray Gosling]], journalist, broadcaster, friend of Allan since 1961		*[[Ray Gosling]], journalist, broadcaster, friend of Allan since 1961
	*[[Paul Fairweather]]. Manchester City Councillor		*[[Paul Fairweather]]. Manchester City Councillor

Ross Burgess: /* Awards and recognition */

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Awards and recognition

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	In March 2000 Allan Horsfall received The Pink Paper Award for his services to the gay community.		In March 2000 Allan Horsfall received The Pink Paper Award for his services to the gay community.

	Allan Horsfall and other gay rights campaigners who lobbied for a change in the law for 40 years were honoured in a ceremony at [[Manchester]] ~~Town Hall~~ in October 2004.<ref>http://gayfortoday.blogspot.co.uk/2007/10/allan-horsfall.html</ref>		Allan Horsfall and other gay rights campaigners who lobbied for a change in the law for 40 years were honoured in a ceremony at [[Manchester Town Hall]] in October 2004.<ref>http://gayfortoday.blogspot.co.uk/2007/10/allan-horsfall.html</ref>

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Ross Burgess at 21:46, 21 December 2013

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	[[File:AllanHorsfall1960s.jpg\|thumb\|Allan Horsfall in the 1960s]]'''Allan Horsfall''' (~~1927–2012~~) was a gay campaigner, founder and life president of the [[Campaign for Homosexual Equality]] (CHE).		[[File:AllanHorsfall1960s.jpg\|thumb\|Allan Horsfall in the 1960s]]'''Allan Horsfall''' (1927–2012) was a gay campaigner, founder and life president of the [[Campaign for Homosexual Equality]] (CHE).

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References

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