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Advert from Slingsby's (Bernard Slingsby's Apartment) 1981.

"Manchester's Premier Gay Discotheque"

Free membership to all gay guests until March 1st 1982

Fascinating piece above by Tim Parry on his first weeks at college as a gay student. He mentions the importance of gay helplines - a vital service for many at this time.

Taken from The Mancunian Gay magazine.

Courtesy of Manchester Libraries, Information & Archives. You can make an appointment to see this collection by emailing: archiveslocalstudies@manchester.gov.uk

Uploaded as part of Manchester Pride’s OUT! heritage project.

Featured in the following MDMArchive online exhibitions:
Queer Noise
Artefact added : 15th November 2016
by Abigail
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