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Revision as of 15:34, 11 August 2012
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, located on the River Clyde. The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451. Glasgow became an important seaport in the 18th century, and following the induistrial revolution it became a major centre of manufacturing and shipbuilding. It was known for a time as "The second city of the Empire".[1]
LGBT History
There have been several attempts at setting up a Glasgow LGBT Centre.
A gay club was opened in 1980 by the SHRG.
Pride Glasgow is held annually in July.
The Glasgay LGBT arts festival has been held in October/November since 1993.
The Lesbian Archive and Information Centre is part of Glasgow Women's Library.
The BBC 3 series Lip Service depicted the loves and lives of thirty-something lesbians in Glasgow
External links
http://www.glasgowgayscene.com/ Glasgow Gay Scene
http://www.glasgay.co.uk/ Glasgay
