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'''Gay Scene''' was a magazine published by [[Jean Harvey]] (born circa 1936). Seven editions are known to have been produced between August 1972 and February 1973. The magazine featured drag venues, artistes and commentary on gay issues. There are also extensive adverts for gay-friendly bars and clubs, guest houses and bed and breakfasts around the country. Drag star Jean Fredericks is regularly featured with adverts and coverage of her famous Porchester Drag Balls.[[File:Bishopswalthamclub.jpg|thumb| Gay Scene magazine header]]
'''Gay Scene''' was a magazine published by [[Jean Harvey]] (born circa 1936). Seven editions are known to have been produced between August 1972 and February 1973. The magazine featured drag venues, artistes and commentary on gay issues. There are also extensive adverts for gay-friendly bars and clubs, guest houses and bed and breakfasts around the country. Drag star Jean Fredericks is regularly featured with adverts and coverage of her famous Porchester Drag Balls.[[File:Bishopswalthamclub.jpg|thumb| Gay Scene magazine header]]
The [[Bishopsgate Institute]] have uploaded all known seven editions on line <ref> https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/collections/gayscene accessed 11 January 2022 </ref>. Jean Harvey was based at Lower Chase, Swanmore in [[Hampshire]] and operated a drag evening and gay discos at the [[Bishops Waltham]] Country Club.
The [[Bishopsgate Institute]] have uploaded all known seven editions on line <ref> https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/collections/gayscene accessed 11 January 2022 </ref>. Jean Harvey was based at Lower Chase, Swanmore in [[Hampshire]] and operated a drag evening and gay discos at the [[Bishops Waltham]] Country Club <ref> Advert p 7 Gay News issue 82 1975 for a drag ball Monday 1 December 9pm-1 am</ref>. Jean Harvey started Harvey's Club above Magnums at [[Southampton]].


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[[Category:Newspapers and magazines]]
[[Category:Newspapers and magazines]]

Latest revision as of 13:07, 10 July 2026

Gay Scene was a magazine published by Jean Harvey (born circa 1936). Seven editions are known to have been produced between August 1972 and February 1973. The magazine featured drag venues, artistes and commentary on gay issues. There are also extensive adverts for gay-friendly bars and clubs, guest houses and bed and breakfasts around the country. Drag star Jean Fredericks is regularly featured with adverts and coverage of her famous Porchester Drag Balls.

Gay Scene magazine header

The Bishopsgate Institute have uploaded all known seven editions on line [1]. Jean Harvey was based at Lower Chase, Swanmore in Hampshire and operated a drag evening and gay discos at the Bishops Waltham Country Club [2]. Jean Harvey started Harvey's Club above Magnums at Southampton.

References

  1. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/collections/gayscene accessed 11 January 2022
  2. Advert p 7 Gay News issue 82 1975 for a drag ball Monday 1 December 9pm-1 am