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In 1971 there was a proposal to start a gay club in Burnley, as the first of the [[Esquire Clubs]]. The proposed granting of a license for the club caused considerable controversy, with Conservative Deputy Council Leader, Alderman Frank Bailey, suggesting that the building be bought by the corporation to stop the plan.<ref>http://www.gaymonitor.co.uk/esquire3.htm Esquire Clubs - The Burnley Meeting at gaymonitor.co.uk</ref> | In 1971 there was a proposal to start a gay club in Burnley, as the first of the [[Esquire Clubs]]. The proposed granting of a license for the club caused considerable controversy, with Conservative Deputy Council Leader, Alderman Frank Bailey, suggesting that the building be bought by the corporation to stop the plan.<ref>http://www.gaymonitor.co.uk/esquire3.htm Esquire Clubs - The Burnley Meeting at gaymonitor.co.uk</ref> | ||
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Burnley has a large gay scene, centred on the "Guys as Dolls" showbar in St James Street.<ref>http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/3701828366/</ref><ref>http://www.gayflagburnley.org.uk/gayfriendly.html FLAG Burnley</ref> | Burnley has a large gay scene, centred on the "Guys as Dolls" showbar in St James Street.<ref>http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/3701828366/</ref><ref>http://www.gayflagburnley.org.uk/gayfriendly.html FLAG Burnley</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 22 October 2012
Burnley is a borough in Lancashire, and also the name of the main town within the borough. At one time Burnley was one of the world's largest producers of cotton cloth, and a major centre of engineering.
LGBT history
In 1971 there was a proposal to start a gay club in Burnley, as the first of the Esquire Clubs. The proposed granting of a license for the club caused considerable controversy, with Conservative Deputy Council Leader, Alderman Frank Bailey, suggesting that the building be bought by the corporation to stop the plan.[1]
Later there was a Blackburn and Burnley CHE Group.
Burnley has a large gay scene, centred on the "Guys as Dolls" showbar in St James Street.[2][3]
References
- ↑ http://www.gaymonitor.co.uk/esquire3.htm Esquire Clubs - The Burnley Meeting at gaymonitor.co.uk
- ↑ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/3701828366/
- ↑ http://www.gayflagburnley.org.uk/gayfriendly.html FLAG Burnley
