Bradford
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Bradford is a city in northern England, one of the five metropolitan boroughs comprising West Yorkshire. As well as the historic centre of Bradford, the City also includes the towns of Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, Ilkley, Haworth, Silsden and Denholme. Bradford grew rapidly during the insutrial revolution, particularly because of the textile industry, and was once known as the "wool capital of the world".[1]
The Equity Centre, run by the Equity Partnership, is an LGBT centre in the heart of the city.
Older and Bolder is a Bradford-based group for gay and bi men over 55.
Out in Tune is an LGBT choir.
There was a Bradford GLF in 1972.
There is a "gay village" around Sackville Street.[2]
Bradford Pride has been held annually in May as an outdoor event since 2009 (following indoor events in previous years).[3]
Bradford is the birthplace of Heather Peace and David Hockney.
In July 2010 two gay men were injured in a homophobic attack by up to 15 people.[4]
A 2012 survey claimed that residents of Bradford had more sex than any other city in the UK.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.visitbradford.com/leisure-attractions/history-of-bradford.asp "History of Bradford"
- ↑ http://www.wildwestyorkshire.com/alternative-guide-to-bradford/gay-village/
- ↑ http://theculturevulture.co.uk/blog/radar/pride-in-bradford/
- ↑ http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8253076.Hunt_for_mob_in_sick_attack_on_gay_couple/
- ↑ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/892852-bradford-residents-have-more-sex-than-anywhere-else-in-uk-survey
