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South London councillor, Victor Chamberlain, gives his backing to a memorial for the last two men executed for sodomy in England

Graham Robson February 12, 2025

A South London councillor has given his backing to a memorial for the last two men executed for sodomy in England. James Pratt and John Smith were arrested on Blackfriars Road in Southwark in August 1835 after a landlord spied on them allegedly having sex; they were subsequently hanged in 1835. Both men were excused […]

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New LGBTQ+ venue announced on site of XXL gay club, which closed its doors in 2019 despite opposition from LGBTQ+ community

Graham Robson January 16, 2025

Southwark Council has announced it is investing £1.5million towards the opening of a new LGBTQ+ venue in Bankside, on the site of the former XXL gay club that closed in 2019. The funds will be used to fit out the LGBTQ+ space, which will open in 2026 between two railway arches at Bankside Yards. The […]

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