'Brutal Life in the Navy', Gay News, 14 October 1982

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14 October 1982

Paul Thurlow was a volunteer on the Islington's Pride LGBTQ+ archives project at the Islington Local History Centre and later became a volunteer with the Islington Local History Centre. He is a long-term resident of Islington and an active member of the LGBTQ+ community having volunteered with many organisations including Gay Switchboard. He also actively participated in many events and activities.

Article (and photo) about the speech by Andy Watson at the Labour Campaign for Gay Rights (LCGR - now LGBT+ Labour) fringe meeting held on 28th September in the Clifton Hotel in Blackpool during the 1982 Labour Party Conference. Also refers to speeches made by 'two members of the Gay Youth Movement'. Describes the oppressive situation for lesbians and gay men in the Royal Navy at the time. Article adhered to A4 paper with 3 other articles.

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LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+) Community, NAVY

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