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	[[~~https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/~~File:Covent_Garden_London_2.jpg\|thumb\|Covent Garden Market]]'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.		[[File:Covent_Garden_London_2.jpg\|thumb\|Covent Garden Market]]'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.

	In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.		In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

Ross Burgess at 11:47, 19 January 2014

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	'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.		[[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Covent_Garden_London_2.jpg\|thumb\|Covent Garden Market]]'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.

			In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

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	From April to July 1971, [[GLF]] meetings were held in "Middle Earth", King Street, a large basement in the market area.<ref>Lisa Power, <cite>[[No Bath but Plenty of Bubbles]]</cite>, pp 61–63, 102.</ref>		From April to July 1971, [[GLF]] meetings were held in "Middle Earth", King Street, a large basement in the market area.<ref>Lisa Power, <cite>[[No Bath but Plenty of Bubbles]]</cite>, pp 61–63, 102.</ref>

	In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

	[[Gay London, 1997\|''Gay London'', 1997]] lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].		[[Gay London, 1997\|''Gay London'', 1997]] lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].

Ross Burgess at 13:57, 9 May 2013

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	In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.		In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

	~~<cite>~~[[Gay London~~]]</cite>~~, ~~published in~~ 1997, lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].		[[Gay London, 1997\|''Gay London'', 1997]] lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].

	==References==		==References==

Ross Burgess at 16:15, 7 May 2013

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	'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.		'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.

			==LGBT history==
			In the 1880s, a group of Uranian friends used to meet at [[Gatti's restaurant]], Adelaide Street.

	From April to July 1971, [[GLF]] meetings were held in "Middle Earth", King Street, a large basement in the market area.<ref>Lisa Power, <cite>[[No Bath but Plenty of Bubbles]]</cite>, pp 61–63, 102.</ref>		From April to July 1971, [[GLF]] meetings were held in "Middle Earth", King Street, a large basement in the market area.<ref>Lisa Power, <cite>[[No Bath but Plenty of Bubbles]]</cite>, pp 61–63, 102.</ref>

Ross Burgess at 16:11, 7 May 2013

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Ross Burgess: Middle Earth

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	'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables. In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.		'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables.

			From April to July 1971, [[GLF]] meetings were held in "Middle Earth", King Street, a large basement in the market area.<ref>Lisa Power, <cite>[[No Bath but Plenty of Bubbles]]</cite>, pp 61–63, 102.</ref>

			In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

	<cite>[[Gay London]]</cite>, published in 1997, lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].		<cite>[[Gay London]]</cite>, published in 1997, lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].

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Ross Burgess at 17:01, 14 February 2012

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	'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables. In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.		'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables. In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre (with many small and specialist shops) and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

	<cite>[[Gay London]]</cite>, published in 1997, lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].		<cite>[[Gay London]]</cite>, published in 1997, lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].

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Ross Burgess at 17:00, 14 February 2012

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	'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables. In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.		'''Covent Garden''' is an area of the [[West End]] of [[London]], partly in the [[City of Westminster]] and partly in [[Camden]]. It is mainly in the WC2 postcode area. In the middle ages it was used for arable land and orchards belonging to Westminster Abbey, and hence called the "Convent Garden". In the 18th century it was noted for its taverns and brothels. During the 19th century, Covent Garden Market became very important, particularly for flowers, fruit and vegetables. In 1974 the market was moved to Nine Elms, and the classical market buildings have now become a shopping centre and tourist area. Covent Garden is also noted for the Royal Opera House and other theatres.

	<cite>[[Gay London]]</cite>, published in 1997, lists 53 establishments in [[Soho]] and Covent Garden.		<cite>[[Gay London]]</cite>, published in 1997, lists 53 establishments on its map of [[Soho]] and Covent Garden, notably the [[Covent Garden Health Spa]], [[Kudos]], [[Halfway to Heaven]] and the [[Brief Encounter]].

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