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| − | '''Harpoon Louis''', later renamed '''Harpo’s''' and later '''Banana Max''' | + | '''Harpoon Louis''' in Earls Court Road, later renamed '''Harpo’s''' and later '''Banana Max''', was revolutionary when it opened in the eighties. For once someone spent real money on a gay venue and together with a club underneath, Copacabana, later renamed the Copa, it was the place to be. |
The crowd was always young and stylish and the decor was bright and modern. The name change came about after a fire and a total refit. Later after another fire it became Earls but eventually slipped in popularity as competition increased from Soho. | The crowd was always young and stylish and the decor was bright and modern. The name change came about after a fire and a total refit. Later after another fire it became Earls but eventually slipped in popularity as competition increased from Soho. | ||
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[[Category:Earls Court]] | [[Category:Earls Court]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
From http://www.kemglen.talktalk.net/stradivarius/OurHistory1.htm#THE%20LOST%20GAY%20SCENE%20OFTHE | From http://www.kemglen.talktalk.net/stradivarius/OurHistory1.htm#THE%20LOST%20GAY%20SCENE%20OFTHE | ||
Revision as of 14:35, 12 May 2012
Harpoon Louis in Earls Court Road, later renamed Harpo’s and later Banana Max, was revolutionary when it opened in the eighties. For once someone spent real money on a gay venue and together with a club underneath, Copacabana, later renamed the Copa, it was the place to be.
The crowd was always young and stylish and the decor was bright and modern. The name change came about after a fire and a total refit. Later after another fire it became Earls but eventually slipped in popularity as competition increased from Soho.
Eventually the owners gave up on the place, turned it straight and a bit of gay history disappeared.
See Timeline of West End Bars and Clubs.
References
From http://www.kemglen.talktalk.net/stradivarius/OurHistory1.htm#THE%20LOST%20GAY%20SCENE%20OFTHE
