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MAISIE TROLLETTE aka David Raven Maisie Trollette (15 August 1933 – 12 March 2025) Maisie was a very talented vibrant and charismatic UK-based drag queen known for her bold performances, razor-sharp wit, and infectious personality. With a flair for comedy and a passion for entertaining, Maisie has become a beloved figure in the UK drag scene, captivating audiences with her stunning looks, creative artistry, and unforgettable stage presence. Whether hosting events, competing in drag competitions, or performing at clubs and festivals, Maisie Trollette continues to inspire and bring joy to fans across the UK and beyond. 1/1 1/1 1/2 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. MAISIE Official UK Trailer

The Gay Sports Day, aka Vauxhall Sports Day is an annual light-hearted sports event in Vauxhall, held in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, behind the Royal Vauxhall Tavern on August Bank Holiday. The event dates back to the 1980s. The sports are a competition between teams of five players, in a variety of events, including: *Tug of warthrowing *The handbagdrag *Relay spacehopper *Relayegg and spoon race *50 metre mincesack *Racerhythmic gymnastics. Vauxhall Sports Day The Gay Sports Day, aka Vauxhall Sports Day is an annual light-hearted sports event in Vauxhall, held in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, behind the Royal Vauxhall Tavern on August Bank Holiday. The event dates back to the 1980s, but from 2007 onwards it has been organised by the RVT together with the gay men's health charity, GMFA. The sports are a competition between teams of five players, in a variety of events, including: *Tug of warthrowing *The handbagdrag *Relay spacehopper *Relayegg and spoon race *50 metre mincesack *Racerhythmic gymnastics.

Paul James O'Grady/Lily Savage (14 June 1955 – 28 March 2023) Paul was a renowned English comedian, broadcaster, actor, writer, and drag queen. He first gained prominence in the 1980s within London's gay scene through his drag persona Lily Savage, which became a significant part of his identity and helped him achieve wider recognition in the 1990s. Known for her outspoken personality, sharp wit, and distinctive Scouse accent, Lily Savage became a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Costume worn by Paul O'Grady as Lily Savage LILY SAVAGE aka Paul O'Grady 'You need two things in a riot, flat shoes and a pram' Lily Savage Paul James O'Grady (14 June 1955 – 28 March 2023) Paul was a renowned English comedian, broadcaster, actor, writer, and drag queen. He first gained prominence in the 1980s within London's gay scene through his drag persona Lily Savage, which became a significant part of his identity and helped him achieve wider recognition in the 1990s. Known for her outspoken personality, sharp wit, and distinctive Scouse accent, Lily Savage became a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Over the decades, O'Grady transitioned from performing in underground gay clubs to mainstream television, showcasing his versatility and talent. In the 2000s, he moved away from his drag persona and became a popular television and radio presenter, hosting shows such as *The Paul O'Grady Show* and *For the Love of Dogs*. His career was marked by his warmth, humour, and genuine connection with audiences, making him a cherished figure in British entertainment until his passing in 2023. 'Have I got to get changed? I’m f*cking sick of this. I’m in and out. The frocks on, the frocks off. I'm like an Amsterdam tart – and not a sh*g in the middle of it' Lily Savage 1/1 'I dress up as a middle-aged prostitute and do a game show' Lily Savage 1/2 ‘I like a Blackpool breakfast, me – 20 ciggies and a pot of tea.’ Lily Savage 1/2 Read Lily's Full Story below: Lilian Maeve Veronica Savage was conceived in Butlins, Pwllheli and was born in Liverpool, outside The Legs Of Man public house, Lime Street. Lily is decidedly cagey about the exact date, but it was rumoured that this diva's birthday fell on the feast day of St. Veronica. It was also the day that Ruth Ellis was hanged, 13 July 1955. Her mother, Hellcat Savage, didn't have gas or air but just lay on a Policeman's Mac and was assisted by the midwife, Mrs Maureen Scobie, who held the Policeman's torch because it was a dark night. Two hours later, Lily's mother was sitting on a bar stool inside the pub having a cherry beer. Hellcat was one of the Wirral's leading lady wrestlers until she had a nasty accident and then she became an Odour Eater demonstrator for Woolworths, in selected stores all round the country. Lily's grandmother, Erica Von Savage, whose real name was Bernadette, was mad as a hatter and would say she was a secret agent going off on missions when actually she was working as a chalet maid on the Isle Of Man. She died of hypothermia after shoplifting frozen turkeys from Bejams. Erica had loved playing with kids so after she was cremated her ashes were put in an Etch-a-Sketch so they could still play with her. Lily had an adopted sister, Veronica Alice Cheeseman, now sadly deceased. 'Our Vera' was found on the step in a little basket, all wrapped in swaddling clothes, with a big label round her neck. She was 23 at the time. Lily's mam had just bought bunk beds and as it was a shame to waste them, she took Vera in. Vera was rather plain looking and wore glasses like re-entry shields but she was very close to Lily. Lily had a happy childhood and was Miss Pears 1959. At five she wanted ballet lessons but they were too expensive. Her family were poor but they were shoplifters. Instead, Lily did country dancing at St. Winifred's Reform School and was also in the Legion Of Mary before being expelled. The Holy nuns couldn't keep her under control so she was put in a detention centre. Lily took up the oldest profession and both her and Vera also did some modelling. Lily was centrefold for Angler's Weekly, May issue, as a dressed crab and Vera did two adverts for Nursing Mirror, one for incontinence pads and the other for a Stannah stairlift. Lily's first real job was in Woolies on the Pick 'n' Mix and then she was moved to the cold meat counter before her now manager discovered her. She also worked as a stripper in the Blue Balloon Club, Huddersfield, alongside the Tooting Bec Twirler, Gaby Rose Lyn. Before long, Lily was appearing in elegant watering holes such as The Elephant And Castle and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern where she took part in Stars Of The Future. Not afraid to work with animals, Lily initially featured a ferret in her act then later teamed up with Skippy the fox, who is now retired and living in a home in Brighton. In her early acting career she made a low budget, Swedish movie, 'Nativity 2', filmed in a block of flats in Stockwell. She has also done children's parties as Lily Poppins. She would make a trifle out of Night Nurse and finish them off with a Benylin scone. Her theatre debut came in 1991 when she appeared at the Hackney Empire, a show witnessed by the ghost of her grandmother who watched from the box. Television beckoned and in 1995 Lily landed her own variety series, 'Live From The Lilydrome', recorded in Blackpool. She was back in the seaside resort the following year when her show on the North Pier broke all box office records selling in excess of 100,000 tickets and winning her a gold disc. More TV success followed with the 'Big Breakfast' where Lily interviewed celebrities whom she'd enticed onto her bed. She was known as 'Queen of the Boudoir'. In 1996 Lily won Cosmopolitan's 'best looking legs' award, which was followed by Lily advertising snag-free Resilience tights in 1997 for Pretty Polly. The TV offers continued to flooded in and Lily became host of the resurrected game show 'Blankety Blank' on which contestants competed for prizes such as toasters and sets of pans. Interspersed with TV, there were sell-out tours in theatres up and down the country. She was now playing such esteemed venues as the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall and made her debut in London's West End with 'Prisoner Cell Block H The Musical'. Lily was able to draw on her own experiences in the detention centre to play the prisoner wrongly accused of killing her sister, Vera. Further stage credits included Miss Hannigan in the musical 'Annie'. At this time, Lily was asked to compere the Royal Variety Performance but had to decline due to work commitments. She did however perform at the show with a routine from 'Annie'. Most recently, she has undertaken five seasons of Pantomime playing The Wicked Queen in 'Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs'. Although being in showbiz, Lily also found time to become a wife and mother. Unfortunately, Lily was the first in her family to get divorced but this was hardly surprising since she was the only one to have got married in the first place. Since then, she has been romantically linked with the Australian charmer, Bob Downe, whom she first met in 1991 at one of her many Edinburgh Festival appearances. They subsequently toured together both in the UK and Australia. Although they professed to be "just good friends" they were engaged at one stage. Lily broke off the engagement when the ring Bob gave her turned her finger green. Lily has two illegitimate children, Bunty Bernadette and Jason (her social worker wouldn't take the kids off her). The eldest, Bunty married Ashley, a Hells Angel, turned tile cleaner, from Wigan. Before Ashley slung his hook, they provided Lily with her first grandchild, Kylie Marie. At puberty, she will no doubt inherit the Savage Streak, that clump of black hair amid the peroxide blonde, similar to the Mallen Streak. Lily's son, Jason Ozzie Savage, was born in 1980 and is the only male member of the Savage clan. He spent some time in borstal a private boys school, just outside Harrogate for being branded the Stockwell arsonist but he was innocent. He wants to be a film maker and practiced by making a video diary of his dysfunctional family. Once Lily made the big time she moved her family from her Lambeth multi storey flat to a dead posh house in Hampstead, 63 Upitself Avenue. With Richard & Judy and Katie Boyle as neighbours, the area is a bit rough but Lily's mansion is set in it's own grounds and even has an indoor swimming pool. Lily's mother's ashes sit in an urn next to the pool since she loved water and was always down the docks. Of a morning, Lily enjoys a Blackpool breakfast - 20 ciggies (Lambert & Butler) and a pot of tea. She only drinks cider but not the designer muck. During the winter, Lily likes nothing better than to visit Skye with the dogs. She would often go on holiday with Vera to Lourdes with the Union of Catholic Mothers or visit her 4-berth caravan in Talacre North Wales, which is available for hire, October to January. Now that she is a superstar and International Sex Kitten, Lily has reputedly insured her legs for £1 million with Lloyds of London and has developed her own range of beauty products including a perfume, Flame of Llandudno, by Avon but she remains true to her roots and still wears M&S 100% cotton, double gusset drawers. Her previous occupation behind her, Lily still provides the occasional 'special' service to very respectable gentlemen. LOVE LILY?

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The Stag Pub was a popular and fun gay pub near Victoria station at 15 Bressenden Place, SW1 The building had fallen in a rather squat-like and unattractive way by the time is was closed and demolished in 2012. The Stag Pub London, SW1 The Stag Pub, London, SW1 The Stag Pub was a popular and fun gay pub near Victoria station at 15 Bressenden Place, SW1 The building had fallen in a rather squat-like and unattractive way by the time is was closed and demolished in 2012. The Stag Pub, London, SW1 The Stag Pub, London, SW1 The Stag Pub, London, SW1

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Vintage news articles for UK papers about the LGBT community Lost in time, but not to us! News and media articles Unearthing the Lost Voices of London’s Gay PastWelcome to our archive of historic newspaper clippings from London's vibrant — and often overlooked — gay scene. These fragments of the past offer a raw, authentic glimpse into queer life across decades: the joy, the defiance, the danger, the celebration. From headlines that fought for visibility to nightlife ads that hinted at secret worlds, each article is a time capsule of resilience and community.This collection preserves the cultural memory of queer London — venues now vanished, moments that sparked movements, and stories that shaped our shared history. Dive in and rediscover a city beneath the surface.

Who remembers Steph’s Restaurant in Soho? Chicken liver pate and Snuffies chicken! With pink flamingos on the walls and amazing wait staff, they even employed a magician at weekends who would go from table to table entertaining the post theatre/pre club crowd. It was all very camp! S teph's Restaurant, Soho Who remembers Steph’s Restaurant in Soho? Chicken liver pate and Snuffies chicken! With pink flamingos on the walls and amazing wait staff, they even employed a magician at weekends who would go from table to table entertaining the post theatre/pre club crowd. It was all very camp! 1/1

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