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Hidden queer lives of 1930s Belfast explored in new podcast

Based on forgotten diaries, a new podcast titled Hidden Belfast, Forbidden Love explores the stories of queer people living in the city during the 1930s. Released on BBC Sounds on September 7, Hidden Belfast, Forbidden Love is the latest offering from the Storytellers series.
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LGBTQ+ history A look back at the fascinating history of the Irish Gay Rights Movement
In tandem with the Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association (NIGRA), switchboard services Cara-Friend and Tel-A-Friend (TAF) were set up on respective sides of the border. TAF, now called The Switchboard, remains the oldest, continuous LGBTQ+ organisation on the island of Ireland.Joining the executive at this point were Terri Blanche, Jimmy Malone, Noel Clarke, Kenneth Watters and Seamus O’Riain, all geared up for the next phase in IGRM’s history.A circular from Oct 1975 announced the commencement of the Phoenix Club Disco every Friday and Saturday in the basement of 46 Parnell Square East.
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