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	[[File:The New Penny, Leeds.jpg\|thumb\|The New Penny]]'''The New Penny''' is a gay pub in the Calls area of [[Leeds]], [[West Yorkshire]].		[[File:The New Penny, Leeds.jpg\|thumb\|The New Penny]]'''The New Penny''' is a gay pub in the Calls area of [[Leeds]], [[West Yorkshire]].

	It is reported to be the oldest (~~Longest~~ continually running) gay pub in the UK.<ref>http://www.leeds-uk.com/gay/leeds-gay-scene.htm</ref> It started as the Hope And Anchor in 1953. Although difficulty with the law meant it was a secretive place it was the first gay venue to open outside of [[London]].		It is reported to be the oldest (longest continually running) gay pub in the UK.<ref>http://www.leeds-uk.com/gay/leeds-gay-scene.htm</ref> It started as the Hope And Anchor in 1953. Although difficulty with the law meant it was a secretive place it was the first gay venue to open outside of [[London]].

	After a change of ownership the pub changed its name in 1982 and became The New Penny.		After a change of ownership the pub changed its name in 1982 and became The New Penny.

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[[File:The New Penny, Leeds.jpg|thumb|The New Penny]]'''The New Penny''' is a gay pub in the Calls area of [[Leeds]], [[West Yorkshire]].

It is reported to be the oldest (Longest continually running) gay pub in the UK.<ref>http://www.leeds-uk.com/gay/leeds-gay-scene.htm</ref> It started as the Hope And Anchor in 1953. Although difficulty with the law meant it was a secretive place it was the first gay venue to open outside of [[London]].

After a change of ownership the pub changed its name in 1982 and became The New Penny.

Currently with a late night license the pub has seen some of the best known [[drag queen]]s appear on its stage, including [[Lily Savage]], Anna Glypta, Fats and Small, Sisters Slim, Amber Dextrous, Miss Orry, Ricky Glass and many more. It is still one of the most popular venues in Leeds attracting both a mixed gay crowd and straights.

The New Penny regained popularity when drinking laws were relaxed to allow a later licence, usually meaning it is the last venue to close its doors at weekends on the Leeds gay scene. It is also annually involved in the [[Leeds Pride]] event.

== Controversy ==
The New Penny has not been without controversy. It was raided by the police in 2005, for suspected drug dealing on the premises.<ref>http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/around-yorkshire/local-stories/drugs_hotline_leads_to_six_arrests_in_pub_swoop_1_2423806</ref>

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