Paul Rodriguez may be remembered for the 1986 Athena ‘Man and Baby’ photo, but he also put images of gay men in every high street in the UK.
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I was lucky enough to accompany Ted Brown and Dirg Aaab-Richards as they helped lead the parade at Brighton Pride in 2025.
A renovation of the paved garden area at the Sussex Beacon reveals a surprising discovery.
An overview of the exhibition about Brighton’s gay bikers and leather enthusiasts, at Brighton Museum 31 January-26 April 2026.
Ever wondered how St James Street became the main drag of Brighton’s ‘gay village’? Did it start with the Bulldog or was there something before that?
We’re trying to complete a collection of Brighton’s Gscene magazine (and The Queer Guide). Do you have the missing issues?
April 2025 marks 50 years of Brighton LGBTQ+ Switchboard, AKA The Lavender Line, so I’ve looked into its origins.
We have new info about the Safari Bar! Brace yourself for small town gossip, the police, and an earlier opening date than we thought.
Recently released footage of Sylvester appearing at Coasters in Brighton in 1984, along with a few choice memories of the evening…
I’ve written a book! It’s three tales of true-life queer spaces from the 1970s and 80s – the Hotel Roger Dee, the Magic Farm and the Safari Bar.