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  • External Services and Help Lines | Lost Gay London

    UK help and support services offered to the LGBTQI+ community U K help and support services NATIONAL LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT LINE Read More The Outside Project (Crisis Winter Night Shelter) Read More Stonewall UK Creating a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free Read More REGARD (National Disabled LGBT organisation) Advice and support to LGBTQI+ disabled people Read More Galop National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence Read More Barnardos Support LGBT+ questioning their sexual or gender for children, young people and their families Read More LGBT Hero National health and wellbeing charity dedicated to uplifting and supporting LGBTQ+ people Read More TransActual Working towards a world where trans people can live safely Read More Terrence Higgins Trust Support for people with HIV and AIDS Read More

  • Mrs Shufflewick | Lost Gay London

    MRS SHUFFLEWICK aka Rex Jameson Rex Jameson was a British comedian and female impersonator known for his creation and stage persona Mrs Shufflewick. After radio and television success in the 1950s and early 1960s, his career declined sharply because of his alcohol abuse. He returned to a niche celebrity in the 1970s in his drag act at The Black Cap , Camden Town , London. He was born in 1924, to unknown parents presumably in London, and was found abandoned at the entrance to Trinity Hospital, Greenwich. He was adopted by George and Mabel Coster of Southend-on-Sea, where he grew up, and moved with them to Holloway in London in 1938. He was called up to the Royal Air Force in 1942, and joined Ralph Reader's Gang Show in the Middle East, where he entertained the forces and worked with comedian Tony Hancock. A After leaving the armed forces he joined a theatre company in Harrow but was dismissed for drunkenness. To avoid confusion with the entertainer Sam Costa, he changed his name to Rex Jameson – his biographer Jonathan Cecil suggests that he chose the name of a well known brand of whiskey, but in fact, the name 'Jameson' was that of his 'adoptive' mother, Nell Jameson, who cared for him for many years in Southend – and joined the resident revue team at the Windmill Theatre, London, where he performed for eight years and was a personal favourite of owner Vivian Van Damm. He also toured widely, introducing several characters including a vicar and a Cockney charlady, to whom he gave the name Gladys Shufflewick.His act was as an archetypal woman in the corner of a pub, outwardly prim but liable to slip into tales of past sexual adventures;[5] "a gin-soaked old tart", according to the writer Richard Anthony Baker. In a 2013 study of British comedy, John Fisher suggests that Jameson's Mrs Shufflewick kept alive the tragi-comic spirit of the music hall star Nellie Wallace. For Fisher, Mrs Shufflewick was:Terribly refined and yet, in her own words, "broadminded to the point of obscenity", she resided in Wimbledon, "all cut glass and tennis balls". Clutching her handbag and wearing drop-pearl earrings, red gloves, damson velvet coat, a hat fashioned from wax fruit and feathers and the obligatory skimpy fur ("known in the trade as untouched pussy, which is unobtainable in London at the moment"), her slightly baffled appearance distilled shabbily genteel world. He made his first appearance on BBC radio, as Mrs Shufflewick, in 1950, and soon became popular, appearing regularly on such programmes as Variety Bandbox and Midday Music-Hall. He continued to perform in clubs, using more risqué material than on the radio, and became a mentor to the young Danny La Rue. In the theatre he appeared in variety and summer shows, including summer seasons in Blackpool, and was a popular pantomime dame. He also appeared on television, and in 1955 was one of the first performers to be voted as "TV Personality of the Year". He was booked less frequently for broadcasts or major theatre dates and never again achieved success on television or radio. He appeared briefly in the 1970 Marty Feldman film Every Home Should Have One, and toured working men's clubs in the north of England, where his bawdy material proved popular, but he also faced hostility for his increasingly overt homosexuality, and his alcoholism meant that he lost some of his previously impeccable timing. From 1972 he had a manager, Patrick Newley, who helped organise a career, initially in West End shows and later at The Black Cap in Camden Town. The pub's regular clientele was gay, but the popularity of Mrs Shufflewick's act there drew many gay fans to join them. Among his fans, among fellow comics, were Barry Cryer and Roy Hudd. In later years, his on-stage and off-stage personas tended to merge, and he was generally known among friends as "Shuff". Jameson collapsed with a heart attack while walking between gigs, and died in the Royal Free Hospital on 5 March 1983, at the age of 58. ( né Coster; c.11 June 1924 – 5 March 1983) Mrs Shufflewick, rare live video Mrs Shufflewick - LIVE at The Black Cap

  • Home | Lost Gay London

    Welcome to Lost Gay London — your fabulous archive celebrating the vibrant history, culture, and community spirit of the London Gay Scene from our past. Dive into a rich collection of photos, videos, music, memorabilia, news articles, and memories that capture the spirit, milestones, and moments that have shaped our beautiful community. Whether you're reminiscing about legendary clubs, DJs, or unforgettable nights, Lost Gay London is here to preserve and honour our shared heritage. L ost G ay L ondon Welcome to Lost Gay London — your fabulous archive celebrating the vibrant history, culture, and community spirit of the London Gay Scene from our past. Dive into a rich collection of photos, videos, music, memorabilia, news articles, and memories that capture the spirit, milestones, and moments that have shaped our beautiful community. Whether you're reminiscing about legendary clubs, DJs, or unforgettable nights, Lost Gay London is here to preserve and honour our shared heritage. Explore, remember, and celebrate the diversity and resilience of LGBT+ life in London and beyond. Watch London 2025 Pride March Watch London 2025 Pride March Watch London 2025 Pride March Watch London 2025 Pride March To watch YouTube videos on this site, you may need to log into your YouTube account on Lost Gay London if prompted. Check out 'in the spotlight' Click the image below: Fun times with great people Remembering the Checking out the latest scene magazines Amazing nights out of pure Hedonism Cloning it up and making new friends Being part of a great community Heading out with friends to Kinky Gerlinky Being silly with your friends and loving it E xciting news! Our planned newsletter is coming soon, filled with updates about our new website. This is also the best way to stay informed, especially with our Facebook page at risk of being blocked by Facebook. But Wait! There's More ! From time to time, the team here at Lost Gay London will also be having draws for free giveaways . Question: How can I be in the draws for free giveaways? Answer: To be in the draw for the free giveaways you will need to be either a site MEMBER or be signed up for our upcoming 'News Letter'. NB: Members will also have special giveaways and benefits. The giveaways will be of our new Lost Gay London merchandise line, so join now as you won't get these items anywhere else but here at Lost Gay London, and ... it's FREE! EXAMPLE ONLY Subscribe to our newsletter • Don’t miss out! First name Last name Please tick the options below Sign me up to be a FREE member I'd like to be in the free prize draws Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Email* Join

  • 'Lo Profile' A gay bar started by Gaydar | Lost Gay London

    Lo-Profile was a joint venture between QSoft Consulting, which owns the Gaydar brand, and Vince Power Music Group (VPMG). The £1 million Frith Street bar was opened in March 2007 and closed in 2013. Lo-Profile, the nightclub was situated at 84-86 Wardour Street, Soho LO -PROFILE Lo-Profile was a joint venture between QSoft Consulting, which owns the Gaydar brand, and Vince Power Music Group (VPMG). The £1 million Frith Street bar was opened in March 2007 and closed in 2013. Lo-Profile, the nightclub was situated at 84-86 Wardour Street, Soho 'Lo Profile' A gay bar started by dating site, Gaydar 4 'Lo Profile' A gay bar started by dating site, Gaydar 9 'Lo Profile' A gay bar started by dating site, Gaydar 11 'Lo Profile' A gay bar started by dating site, Gaydar 4 1/8

  • Profile Bar | Lost Gay London

    Page Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Click Here Section Title Every website has a story, and your visitors want to hear yours. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what your team does and what your site has to offer. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know. If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery or video for even more engagement.

  • The Stag, Pub | Lost Gay London

    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

  • Sherbet at SoundShaft | Lost Gay London

    Sherbet was an Gay day-club in London in the 90s. It had an amazing DJ lineup included Lord Kaos aka Dominic Sinclair, Pete Wardman, Rich B, Rachel Auburn, The Sharp Boys + Guests. With their hard-house and techno sets, Sunday afternoons would never be the same again! Sherbet @ SoundShaft Pete Wardman was a genius when he had the concept to create SHERBET. Sherbet's amazing DJ lineup included Lord Kaos aka Dominic Sinclair, Pete Wardman, Rich B, Rachel Auburn, The Sharp Boys + Guests. With their hard-house and techno sets, Sunday afternoons would never be the same again! Soundshaft was a small club attached to Heaven London, which had a separate entrance on Hungerford Lane, behind Craven Street, although it was also accessible from the main club. Between 1988 and 1990, this hosted the seminal Troll night and which launched the career of DJs Daz Saund and Luke Slater. It is now called The Stage Bar. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Soundshaft was the Venue for Fahrenheit, a Hard House event run by Fevah and Sherbet on Sunday afternoons, run by Pete Wardman. Thank you to our Sherbet Hosts Stephen McKee & Lewis Oswald, Rich B and Pippa for these great photos

  • Lesbian and Gay Pride Catalogue 1990 | Lost Gay London

    Lesbian and Gay Pride 1990 Full Catalogue

  • UK Drag Acts | Lost Gay London

    In the past, drag in the UK was often associated with traditional theatrical performances, such as pantomimes, where men would dress as women for comedic effect. The visibility of drag was limited, and it primarily existed in niche venues or within the LGBTQ+ community. The rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement brought more visibility to drag culture. Performers like Lily Savage gained mainstream recognition, and drag began to be seen as a legitimate art form rather than just a comedic gimmick. UK DRAGACTS Past and present Drag Artists that have left a smile on our faces and fondness in our hearts. Dockyard Doris View More Titti La Camp View More Phil Starr View More Mrs Shufflewick View More Maisie Trollette View More Lola Lasagne View More Miss Jason View More Sandra Hush View More Dave Lynn View More The Vivienne View More Regina Fong View More Adrella View More Ruby Venezuela Millie Mopp View More View More Lily Savage View More Lee Sutton Millie Mopp View More Lily Savage

  • Pride in London | Lost Gay London

    Pride in London is a vibrant and dynamic organisation Exploring History London's first Pride march took place on July 1, 1972, inspired by the Stonewall riots and organised by the Gay Liberation Front. It was a political protest advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, marking a significant moment in the UK's LGBTQ+ history. Over the years, Pride in London has evolved into a major celebration, attracting over a million attendees annually, while still maintaining its core focus on advocacy and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. Here's a more detailed look at the history: 1972: The First Pride March: The inaugural march in London, held on the nearest Saturday to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, drew approximately 2,000 participants. Early Years: The early Pride marches were a mix of protest and celebration, reflecting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in a society where homosexuality was still largely marginalised. Evolution into a Celebration: As legal protections improved and societal attitudes shifted, Pride in London gradually transformed into a major festival, attracting a diverse range of participants. Ongoing Advocacy: Despite the celebratory aspect, Pride in London continues to be a platform for raising awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and advocating for further progress in areas such as equality and inclusion. Key Themes: Throughout its history, Pride in London has addressed various themes, including the fight against discrimination, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the importance of representation and visibility. Growth and Influence: From its humble beginnings, London Pride has grown into one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Europe, influencing similar events worldwide. Did you miss the 2025 London Pride Parade ? You can catch it up here London Pride Videos 1990s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos 1990s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos Reproducir video Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Search videos Buscar video... Ahora en reproducción London Gay Pride 1995 05:48 Reproducir video Ahora en reproducción London Pride 1994 02:56 Reproducir video Ahora en reproducción 1996 Gay Pride, London, 1990s 02:59 Reproducir video 1980s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos 1980s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos Reproducir video Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Search videos Buscar video... Ahora en reproducción Divine on a river boat at Pride London 1985, for Heaven Night Club copy 10:49 Reproducir video Ahora en reproducción London Pride Marches Against Section 28 (1988) _ LGBTQ+ History 05:54 Reproducir video 2000s to Current - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos 2000s to Current - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos Reproducir video Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Search videos Buscar video... Ahora en reproducción London Gay Pride 2010 01:52 Reproducir video 2024 London Pride Parade - Full Tour

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