From Flamingo’s to the Flying Handbag, these pictures span three decades of a vibrant and inclusive gay scene which has made Blackpool a top desintation and a beacon of culture for the LGBQT+ community. Funny Girls itself is an icon, Blackpool would not be Blackpool without it! The pictures were all taken at venues in Blackpool from nights out to stage shows and events.
63 fabulous pictures of Blackpool's vibrant gay scene - the pubs, clubs and cabaret through 30 years
By Claire Lark
Published 26th Jun 2024, 13:22 BST
As Blackpool’s legendary Funny Girls hits its 30th anniversary, we look back at the main pubs and clubs which have dominated the gay scene in Blackpool.
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