Andover - Revision history

LGBT-HP: Fix bare tag: MW 1.45.1 Cite requires self-closing

2026-07-10T13:05:41Z

Fix bare <references> tag: MW 1.45.1 Cite requires self-closing <references/>

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Wessexman: transman who lived in Andover 1924-26

2026-03-23T11:03:04Z

transman who lived in Andover 1924-26

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	==LGBT history==		==LGBT history==
			In 1924 Lillias Irma Valerie Barker (born 1895), who had transitioned to living as a man under the name of Captain Barker, moved with his wife Elfrida Haward to Andover. Barker ran an antiques business, sung in the choir and joined the cricket club. The president of the cricket club Dr Farr thought Col Barker was a woman. Barker moved to nearby Weyhill. After two years in the Andover District the Barkers settled in Uckfield, Sussex but the marriage collapsed. Barker was convicted of a few theft offences. Barker's last move was to Kessingland in Suffolk where, as Geoffrey Norton, he lived out her final years until her death in 1960 at the age of 64 <ref> The controversial life of Lillias Irma Valerie Barker. Andover Advertiser 6th December 2025 by David Borrett. https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/25667039.controversial-life-lillias-irma-valerie-barker/ (Accessed 23 March 2026) </ref>.

	There was an Andover [[CHE group]]for a short time in the 1970s.		There was an Andover [[CHE group]]for a short time in the 1970s.

Wessexman: /* LGBT history */

2025-09-25T15:23:16Z

LGBT history

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	There was an Andover [[CHE group]] in the 1970s.		There was an Andover [[CHE group]]for a short time in the 1970s.

	In 1974 the Andover Advertiser called homosexuals sick and refused to allow any adverts for counselling or befriending services for gays <ref> A Queer A-Z of Hampshire by Clifford Williams (2024:Andover) </ref>.		In 1974 the Andover Advertiser called homosexuals sick and refused to allow any adverts for counselling or befriending services for gays <ref> A Queer A-Z of Hampshire by Clifford Williams (2024:Andover) </ref>.
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	In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council. The 2nd Andover Pride was held in June 2025.		In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council. The 2nd Andover Pride was held in June 2025.
	In 2025 Dr [[Clifford Williams]] gave a talk at the Museum on Hampshire's gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans history.		In 2025 Dr [[Clifford Williams]] gave a talk at the Museum on Hampshire's gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans history.


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Wessexman at 15:22, 25 September 2025

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	There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.[[File:Andoverprideflagsjune2024.jpg\|thumb\|left\| Lesbian and Pansexual flags at Andover Pride 2024 (photo by Dr C Williams)]]		There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.[[File:Andoverprideflagsjune2024.jpg\|thumb\|left\| Lesbian and Pansexual flags at Andover Pride 2024 (photo by Dr C Williams)]]

	In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.		In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.[[File:Image001talkinandover.png\|thumb\|right\| Talk at Andover Museum advertised by the Town Council in 2025]]

	In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council. The 2nd Andover Pride was held in June 2025.		In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council. The 2nd Andover Pride was held in June 2025.
			In 2025 Dr [[Clifford Williams]] gave a talk at the Museum on Hampshire's gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans history.

Wessexman: 2nd Andover Pride.

2025-06-21T18:18:58Z

2nd Andover Pride.

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	In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.		In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.

	In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council.		In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council. The 2nd Andover Pride was held in June 2025.

Wessexman: added photo

2024-06-24T17:45:48Z

added photo

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	In 1976 [[Gay News]] reported that an Andover Doctor had been convicted on three charges of gross indecency, one involving a 15-year old boy <ref> Gay News issue 101 p 9 26 August 1976 </ref>.		In 1976 [[Gay News]] reported that an Andover Doctor had been convicted on three charges of gross indecency, one involving a 15-year old boy <ref> Gay News issue 101 p 9 26 August 1976 </ref>.

	There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.		There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.[[File:Andoverprideflagsjune2024.jpg\|thumb\|left\| Lesbian and Pansexual flags at Andover Pride 2024 (photo by Dr C Williams)]]

	In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.		In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.

Wessexman: 1974

2024-06-23T15:16:48Z

1974

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	There was an Andover [[CHE group]] in the 1970s.		There was an Andover [[CHE group]] in the 1970s.

			In 1974 the Andover Advertiser called homosexuals sick and refused to allow any adverts for counselling or befriending services for gays <ref> A Queer A-Z of Hampshire by Clifford Williams (2024:Andover) </ref>.

	In 1976 [[Gay News]] reported that an Andover Doctor had been convicted on three charges of gross indecency, one involving a 15-year old boy <ref> Gay News issue 101 p 9 26 August 1976 </ref>.		In 1976 [[Gay News]] reported that an Andover Doctor had been convicted on three charges of gross indecency, one involving a 15-year old boy <ref> Gay News issue 101 p 9 26 August 1976 </ref>.

Wessexman: 1st Pride and Andy Fitchet Labour candidate

2024-06-12T12:21:37Z

1st Pride and Andy Fitchet Labour candidate

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	There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.		There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.

	In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>.		In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>. Fitchet stood as the Labour Party candidate in the North West Hampshire Constituency in 2017 and 2024.

			In June 2024 Andover held its first Pride event with a grant from the Town Council.

Wessexman: Dr convicted 1976.

2023-12-15T19:53:41Z

Dr convicted 1976.

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	There was an Andover [[CHE group]] in the 1970s.		There was an Andover [[CHE group]] in the 1970s.

			In 1976 [[Gay News]] reported that an Andover Doctor had been convicted on three charges of gross indecency, one involving a 15-year old boy <ref> Gay News issue 101 p 9 26 August 1976 </ref>.

	There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.		There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.

Wessexman at 17:51, 24 February 2023

2023-02-24T17:51:46Z

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	There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.		There was a [[Gay Andover Project Youth Group]] in 2014.

	In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>		In 2021 Rev [[Andy Fitchet]] was featured in a BBC article entitled: 'Gay minister: I was asked to leave my church when I came out'. Fitchet left the Baptist Church and started preaching at the Methodist Church after he came out as gay <ref> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-59057419 </ref>.