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| − | '''Bromley''' is the largest by area of the London Boroughs. | + | [[File:Bromley Ward Map.PNG|thumb|Bromley showing wards]]'''Bromley''' is the largest by area of the London Boroughs. |
| − | As well as the town of Bromley, the Borough includes Beckenham, Penge, Orpington | + | As well as the town of Bromley, the Borough includes [[Beckenham]], [[Penge]], [[Orpington]], [[Chislehurst]] and [[Petts Wood]] |
==LGBT history== | ==LGBT history== | ||
| − | At one time there was a [[CHE]] | + | At one time there was a [[Bromley CHE Group]]. Gay discos used to take place in [[Chislehurst Caves]]. |
| − | Following the passing of the [[Civil Partnership Act 2004]], Bromley Council | + | Following the passing of the [[Civil Partnership Act 2004]], Bromley Council initially said they would refuse to conduct civil parnerships.<ref>http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/bromleys-policy-civil-partnerships-gay-and-lesbian-couples-may-be-unlaw</ref> |
In the 2006 General Election, an independent candidate made homophobic remarks about the Conservative candidate<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2006/06/30/conservatives-hold-bromley-from-anti-gay-candidate/</ref> | In the 2006 General Election, an independent candidate made homophobic remarks about the Conservative candidate<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2006/06/30/conservatives-hold-bromley-from-anti-gay-candidate/</ref> | ||
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==LGBT facilities== | ==LGBT facilities== | ||
| − | The main LGBT venue in Bromley is the [[Star and Garter]] | + | The main LGBT venue in Bromley is the [[Star and Garter]] has been the High Street, reopened after a major facelift but apparently no longer gay. At one time there was another gay pub, the [[Crown and Anchor]] near Bromley North station. |
[[The Junction]] is a drop-in centre, providing services to people living with and/or affected by [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] in Bromley and surrounding areas. | [[The Junction]] is a drop-in centre, providing services to people living with and/or affected by [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] in Bromley and surrounding areas. | ||
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[[Wilde About Books]], an LGBT reading group supported by Bromley Library, seems to be currently dormant. | [[Wilde About Books]], an LGBT reading group supported by Bromley Library, seems to be currently dormant. | ||
| − | [[Gay Petts Wood]] is an informal group meeting in Petts Wood. | + | [[Gay Petts Wood dot Com]] is an informal group meeting in Petts Wood. It hosts the website of the [[Bromley Gay Rights Campaign]]. |
[[SNAP]] (Sexuality Not A Problem) is a youth group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people (under 25) meeting weekly in Bromley, run by outreach workers from the [[Metro Centre]]. | [[SNAP]] (Sexuality Not A Problem) is a youth group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people (under 25) meeting weekly in Bromley, run by outreach workers from the [[Metro Centre]]. | ||
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[[Category:London Boroughs]] | [[Category:London Boroughs]] | ||
[[Category:Bromley| ]] | [[Category:Bromley| ]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:17, 26 July 2017
Bromley is the largest by area of the London Boroughs.
As well as the town of Bromley, the Borough includes Beckenham, Penge, Orpington, Chislehurst and Petts Wood
LGBT history
At one time there was a Bromley CHE Group. Gay discos used to take place in Chislehurst Caves.
Following the passing of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, Bromley Council initially said they would refuse to conduct civil parnerships.[1]
In the 2006 General Election, an independent candidate made homophobic remarks about the Conservative candidate[2]
LGBT facilities
The main LGBT venue in Bromley is the Star and Garter has been the High Street, reopened after a major facelift but apparently no longer gay. At one time there was another gay pub, the Crown and Anchor near Bromley North station.
The Junction is a drop-in centre, providing services to people living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS in Bromley and surrounding areas.
The Bromley Gay and Bisexual Men's Group offers regular social and support events, funded by the local health authority.
Wilde About Books, an LGBT reading group supported by Bromley Library, seems to be currently dormant.
Gay Petts Wood dot Com is an informal group meeting in Petts Wood. It hosts the website of the Bromley Gay Rights Campaign.
SNAP (Sexuality Not A Problem) is a youth group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people (under 25) meeting weekly in Bromley, run by outreach workers from the Metro Centre.
Further reading
Out of the Shadows Chapter 21: "Bexley and Bromley Gay Groups 1974–2001".
External links
http://www.lgbtlondon.com/borough/bromley Borough profile on LGBT London
