Back Pocket Guide to London - Revision history

Ross Burgess at 17:26, 11 December 2013

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	[[File:Back Pocket Guide to London.jpg\|thumb\|Cover of the Guide]]The '''''Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		[[File:Back Pocket Guide to London.jpg\|thumb\|Cover of the Guide, Issue 2]]The '''''Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book'' produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book'' produced.

Ross Burgess at 17:25, 11 December 2013

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	'''''~~The~~ Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		[[File:Back Pocket Guide to London.jpg\|thumb\|Cover of the Guide]]The '''''Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book'' produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book'' produced.

Ross Burgess at 10:21, 14 May 2012

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	'''''The Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		'''''The Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book''produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book'' produced.

	The ''Back Pocket Guide'' had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in [[Earls Court]].		The ''Back Pocket Guide'' had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in [[Earls Court]].

	See also: [[Gay London]].		See also: ''[[Gay London]]''.

	[[Category:London]]		[[Category:London]]
	[[Category:West End]]		[[Category:West End]]
	[[Category:Newspapers and magazines]]		[[Category:Newspapers and magazines]]

Ross Burgess at 10:21, 14 May 2012

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	'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in [[Boyz]] magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		'''''The Back Pocket Guide to London''''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as [[Heaven]]. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the [[Gay Business Association]] also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the ''Back Pocket Guide'' survived only as the illustration printed in ''[[Boyz]]'' magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''Cheque Book''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''''Cheque Book''''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The ''Cheque Book'' was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one ''Cheque Book''produced.

	The Back Pocket Guide had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in Earls Court.		The ''Back Pocket Guide'' had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in [[Earls Court]].

	See also: [[Gay London]].		See also: [[Gay London]].
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Ross Burgess at 22:07, 29 March 2012

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	The Back Pocket Guide had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in Earls Court.		The Back Pocket Guide had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in Earls Court.

			See also: [[Gay London]].

	[[Category:London]]		[[Category:London]]
	[[Category:West End]]		[[Category:West End]]
	[[Category:Newspapers and Magazines]]		[[Category:Newspapers and Magazines]]

Ross Burgess: moved The Back Pocket Guide to London to Back Pocket Guide to London: Avoiding inclusion of definite article in the title

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moved The Back Pocket Guide to London to Back Pocket Guide to London: Avoiding inclusion of definite article in the title

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LGBT-HP at 21:21, 25 July 2011

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	'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in Boyz magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in [[Boyz]] magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''Cheque Book''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''Cheque Book''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.
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LGBT-HP at 21:06, 25 July 2011

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	'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by Jonathan Harbourne, who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in Boyz magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. It was the first gay street map that had been produced for decades. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by [[Jonathan Harbourne]], who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in Boyz magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''Cheque Book''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''Cheque Book''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.

LGBT-HP at 21:05, 25 July 2011

2011-07-25T21:05:38Z

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	'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by Jonathan Harbourne, who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in Boyz magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.		'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by Jonathan Harbourne, who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in Boyz magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

	During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the Cheque Book – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into Heaven before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.		During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the '''Cheque Book''' – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into [[Heaven]] before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.

	The Back Pocket Guide had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in Earls Court.		The Back Pocket Guide had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in Earls Court.


			[[Category:London]]
			[[Category:West End]]

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'''The Back Pocket Guide to London''' was a street map of [[London]]'s [[West End]], [[Earls Court]] and [[Camden Town]] which showed the location of most of the gay venues in London. 40,000 maps were printed and distributed free (paid by advertising) every three months. It was designed and produced by Jonathan Harbourne, who often distributed them himself outside of night clubs, such as Heaven. There were four designed and produced during 1993, following which, the Gay Business Association also produced one, having many members in their organisation already, the Back Pocket Guide survived only as the illustration printed in Boyz magazine each week for the next five years. The map itself was quite detailed, with many buildings and landmarks drawn in 3D. Over 70 different gay venues were listed and shown on the map, including bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and gyms.

During its success, The Back Pocket Guide also produced the Cheque Book – a book of 20 flyers designed like cheques, giving discounts or free entry into clubs. The Cheque Book was a victim of its own success, over 800 people queued to get free entry into Heaven before midnight (when the offered expired), most were not able to get in in time, and the clubs were reluctant to engage in another edition. There was only one Cheque Book produced.

The Back Pocket Guide had a stall at the 1993 [[Gay Lifestyles Exhibition]] in Earls Court.