LGSM Lesbians Gay Men Support the Miners 1984 1985

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1985

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.

Black, green, pink and pale blue on gold-colour design pin-on enamelled lapel badge, approx. 2.5cm diameter, incorporating "LGSM", Lesbians" "Gay Men", "support the Miners" "1984" and "1985" in the design. This badge was produced by 'Lesbians and Gay Men Support the Miners', a support group set up in 1984 to raise funds to support UK coal miners who were on strike, 1984-5. The badge was produced after the end of the strike to celebrate the work of the organisation, which led to a shift in support towards LGBTQ+ rights in the trade union and labour movements in the UK.

LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+) Community, LGBTQ+ Campaigning and Politics, LABOUR HISTORY, LABOUR ORGANISATIONS

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