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	In the early 1970s he wrote to Bishop [[Trevor Huddleston]], which resulted in the Bishop withdrawing his support for [[Mary Whitehouse]]’s [[Nationwide Festival of Light]]. In 1995 he initiated the GLF 25th anniversary event on the stage at [[London Pride]].<ref>CHE Annual Report, 2013–2014</ref>		In the early 1970s he wrote to Bishop [[Trevor Huddleston]], which resulted in the Bishop withdrawing his support for [[Mary Whitehouse]]’s [[Nationwide Festival of Light]]. In 1995 he initiated the GLF 25th anniversary event on the stage at [[London Pride]].<ref>CHE Annual Report, 2013–2014</ref>

	Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971.		Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.

	In March 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> The award was presented to him at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph). He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>~~. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly~~.		In March 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> The award was presented to him at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph). He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>.

	Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published. In 2012, along with [[Mark Healey]], he founded the the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]] as an informal group for people interested in gay history.		Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published. In 2012, along with [[Mark Healey]], he founded the the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]] as an informal group for people interested in gay history.

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	In the early 1970s he wrote to Bishop [[Trevor Huddleston]], which resulted in the Bishop withdrawing his support for [[Mary Whitehouse]]’s [[Nationwide Festival of Light]]. In 1995 he initiated the GLF 25th anniversary event on the stage at [[London Pride]].<ref>CHE Annual Report, 2013–2014</ref>		In the early 1970s he wrote to Bishop [[Trevor Huddleston]], which resulted in the Bishop withdrawing his support for [[Mary Whitehouse]]’s [[Nationwide Festival of Light]]. In 1995 he initiated the GLF 25th anniversary event on the stage at [[London Pride]].<ref>CHE Annual Report, 2013–2014</ref>

	Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971~~, and in~~ 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).		Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971.
	In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]] <ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.
			In March 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> The award was presented to him at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph). He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.

	Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published. In 2012, along with [[Mark Healey]], he founded the the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]] as an informal group for people interested in gay history.		Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published. In 2012, along with [[Mark Healey]], he founded the the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]] as an informal group for people interested in gay history.

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	He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the [[Jewish Gay Group]] (an offshoot of GLF) and later the [[Jewish AIDS Trust]].		He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the [[Jewish Gay Group]] (an offshoot of GLF) and later the [[Jewish AIDS Trust]].

			In the early 1970s he wrote to Bishop [[Trevor Huddleston]], which resulted in the Bishop withdrawing his support for [[Mary Whitehouse]]’s [[Nationwide Festival of Light]]. In 1995 he initiated the GLF 25th anniversary event on the stage at [[London Pride]].<ref>CHE Annual Report, 2013–2014</ref>

	Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).		Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).

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	In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]] <ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.		In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]] <ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.

	Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published.		Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published. In 2012, along with [[Mark Healey]], he founded the the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]] as an informal group for people interested in gay history.

	He was listed by [[Out in the City]] Issue 55 (07/11) as number 86 in the [[Pride Power List 2011]] of 100 most influential people. The entry described him as "now mayor of Ealing", which is clearly a mistake, possibly a confusion with [[John Gallagher]].		He was listed by [[Out in the City]] Issue 55 (07/11) as number 86 in the [[Pride Power List 2011]] of 100 most influential people. The entry described him as "now mayor of Ealing", which is clearly a mistake, possibly a confusion with another CHE member, [[John Gallagher]], who actually was mayor of [[Ealing]].

	~~Michael Brown was one of the founders of the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]].~~		In his later years he made something of a name for himself as a stand-up comedian, giving regular perfornaces at the [[Royal Vauxhall Tavern]], and in his 70s was even said to be contemplating a new career as a sex worker. He wrote a slim volume of poetry.<ref>Michael Brown, ''Remaindered'' Bed, Sheet and Blanket Press, 1981 (limited edition of 30, printed and bound by the author)</ref>

	In his later years he made something of a name for himself as a stand-up comedian, and in his 70s was even said to be contemplating a new career as a sex worker. He wrote a slim volume of poetry.<ref>Michael Brown, ''Remaindered'' Bed, Sheet and Blanket Press, 1981 (limited edition of 30, printed and bound by the author)</ref>

	On the 1st of September 2013 [[St Anne's Church Soho]] was packed with Michael's friends, old and new, for a celebration of his life.		On the 1st of September 2013 [[St Anne's Church Soho]] was packed with Michael's friends, old and new, for a celebration of his life.

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	He was born in [[Islington]] and raised by his mother in [[Golders Green]]. He ran his own dental practice for many years.<ref> http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1sudv/OutInTheCityJulyIssu/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fpublish%2Ffinish_now%2F321511Interview with Michael Brown, <cite>[[Out in the City]]</cite> magazine, July 2011 (page 68)</ref>		He was born in [[Islington]] and raised by his mother in [[Golders Green]]. He ran his own dental practice for many years.<ref> http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1sudv/OutInTheCityJulyIssu/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fpublish%2Ffinish_now%2F321511Interview with Michael Brown, <cite>[[Out in the City]]</cite> magazine, July 2011 (page 68)</ref>

	He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the Jewish Gay Group (an offshoot of GLF) and later the Jewish AIDS Trust.		He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the [[Jewish Gay Group]] (an offshoot of GLF) and later the [[Jewish AIDS Trust]].

	Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).		Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).

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	He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the Jewish Gay Group (an offshoot of GLF) and later the Jewish AIDS Trust.		He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the Jewish Gay Group (an offshoot of GLF) and later the Jewish AIDS Trust.

	Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]].<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).		Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).
	In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]] <ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.~~htm~~ CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.		In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]] <ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.shtml CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.

	Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published.		Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published.

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	[[File:Michael brown award.png\|thumb\|Michael Brown after receiving the Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]''This article is about the veteran gay campaigner. For the journalist and former MP, see [[Michael Brown (politician)]].		[[File:Michael brown award.png\|thumb\|Michael Brown after receiving the Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]''This article is about the veteran gay campaigner. For the journalist and former MP, see [[Michael Brown (politician)]].

	'''Michael Brown''' (Desmond Michael Brown, 1932–2013) – referred to as “D Michael Brown” in <cite>[[Out of the Shadows (book)\|Out of the Shadows]]</cite> – was a dentist, and a gay campaigner from the early days of [[GLF]] and before~~. He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954~~.		'''Michael Brown''' (Desmond Michael Brown, 1932–2013) – referred to as “D Michael Brown” in <cite>[[Out of the Shadows (book)\|Out of the Shadows]]</cite> – was a dentist, and a gay campaigner from the early days of [[GLF]] and before.

	He was born in [[Islington]] and raised by his mother in [[Golders Green]]. He ran his own dental practice for many years.<ref> http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1sudv/OutInTheCityJulyIssu/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fpublish%2Ffinish_now%2F321511Interview with Michael Brown, <cite>[[Out in the City]]</cite> magazine, July 2011 (page 68)</ref>		He was born in [[Islington]] and raised by his mother in [[Golders Green]]. He ran his own dental practice for many years.<ref> http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1sudv/OutInTheCityJulyIssu/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fpublish%2Ffinish_now%2F321511Interview with Michael Brown, <cite>[[Out in the City]]</cite> magazine, July 2011 (page 68)</ref>

	In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to ~~Michael Brown</ref> at~~ an ~~[[LGBT Consortium]] event~~ to ~~launch~~ the ~~[[LGBT London]] web portal~~ and the ~~[[London LGBT Pledge]]~~.~~<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref>~~ He ~~can be seen talking about~~ the ~~award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.htm CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award~~		He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954, mainly by writing letters under an assumed name to newspapers. He joined the Homosexual Law Reform Society in 1957, and was one of the original members of the Gay Liberation Front. He founded the Jewish Gay Group (an offshoot of GLF) and later the Jewish AIDS Trust.
	~~Interview with Michael Brown"~~ (~~video~~)~~</ref>~~.

	In ~~April~~ 2011 Michael Brown delivered the first [[Robert Cook Lecture]].<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref>		Michael was a long-standing supporter of [[CHE]]. He wrote an article on “Coming out” for CHE’s magazine ''Lunch'' in 1971, and in 2011 he received CHE's [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] at an [[LGBT Consortium]] event to launch the [[LGBT London]] web portal and the [[London LGBT Pledge]].<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/pressrel-achievement2011.htm CHE Press Release 29 March 2011</ref><ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/michaelbrown.htm CHE: Tributes to Michael Brown</ref> (his delight at receiving this is evident in the photograph).
			In March 2011 he received the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] from [[CHE]] <ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/cheaward2010-11.htm CHE "The Derek Oyston Achievement Award 2010-11, in conjunction with the LGBT Consortium"</ref> He can be seen talking about the award in a video by [[Leon Ancliffe]]<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/mbrownvideo.htm CHE "Derek Oyston Achievement Award Interview with Michael Brown" (video)</ref>. Although never a member of CHE’s Executive Committee, he attended EC meetings regularly.

			Michael had a keen interest in the history of the gay rights movement. He had many tales to tell of gay life over the years, and had apparently moved at one time in the same circles as East End gangsters. He regularly gave talks about LGBT history, and in April 2011 he delivered the first, and so far only, [[Robert Cook Lecture]], organised by CHE, giving a wide-ranging account of gay life over the years.<ref>http://www.c-h-e.org.uk/news.htm</ref> He said that he had been writing the story of his life, but this has yet to be published.

	He was listed by [[Out in the City]] Issue 55 (07/11) as number 86 in the [[Pride Power List 2011]] of 100 most influential people. The entry described him as "now mayor of Ealing", which is clearly a mistake, possibly a confusion with [[John Gallagher]].		He was listed by [[Out in the City]] Issue 55 (07/11) as number 86 in the [[Pride Power List 2011]] of 100 most influential people. The entry described him as "now mayor of Ealing", which is clearly a mistake, possibly a confusion with [[John Gallagher]].
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	Michael Brown was one of the founders of the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]].		Michael Brown was one of the founders of the [[London Gay Men’s History Group]].

	~~Michael Brown~~ wrote a slim volume of poetry.<ref>Michael Brown, ''Remaindered'' Bed, Sheet and Blanket Press, 1981 (limited edition of 30, printed and bound by the author)</ref>		In his later years he made something of a name for himself as a stand-up comedian, and in his 70s was even said to be contemplating a new career as a sex worker. He wrote a slim volume of poetry.<ref>Michael Brown, ''Remaindered'' Bed, Sheet and Blanket Press, 1981 (limited edition of 30, printed and bound by the author)</ref>

	~~There was a celebration~~ of ~~his life at~~ [[St Anne's Church Soho]] ~~on the 1st~~ of ~~September 2013~~.		On the 1st of September 2013 [[St Anne's Church Soho]] was packed with Michael's friends, old and new, for a celebration of his life.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	[[File:Michael brown award.png\|thumb\|Michael Brown after receiving the Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]''This article is about the veteran gay campaigner. For the journalist and former MP, see [[Michael Brown (politician)]].		[[File:Michael brown award.png\|thumb\|Michael Brown after receiving the Derek Oyston Achievement Award]]''This article is about the veteran gay campaigner. For the journalist and former MP, see [[Michael Brown (politician)]].

	'''Michael Brown''' (Desmond Michael Brown, ~~1932–2013~~) ~~–~~ referred to as “D Michael Brown” in <cite>[[Out of the Shadows (book)\|Out of the Shadows]]</cite> ~~–~~ was a dentist, and a gay campaigner from the early days of [[GLF]] and before. He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954.		'''Michael Brown''' (Desmond Michael Brown, 1932–2013) – referred to as “D Michael Brown” in <cite>[[Out of the Shadows (book)\|Out of the Shadows]]</cite> – was a dentist, and a gay campaigner from the early days of [[GLF]] and before. He claimed to have been campaigning for gay rights since 1954.

	He was born in [[Islington]] and raised by his mother in [[Golders Green]]. He ran his own dental practice for many years.<ref> http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1sudv/OutInTheCityJulyIssu/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fpublish%2Ffinish_now%2F321511Interview with Michael Brown, <cite>[[Out in the City]]</cite> magazine, July 2011 (page 68)</ref>		He was born in [[Islington]] and raised by his mother in [[Golders Green]]. He ran his own dental practice for many years.<ref> http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1sudv/OutInTheCityJulyIssu/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fpublish%2Ffinish_now%2F321511Interview with Michael Brown, <cite>[[Out in the City]]</cite> magazine, July 2011 (page 68)</ref>
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