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A Gay Man's Story in Snapshots

An Homage to my Friends, Family and Lovers

Tag: London

My Teens to Forties in Membership Cards

Posted on June 21, 2024July 16, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

At first glance, you might think that a post about my membership (or wallet) cards over the decades is a… Read more My Teens to Forties in Membership Cards

Gay Sex in the 70s: My Story

Posted on September 23, 2022July 15, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

Be warned. This post isn’t for the faint of heart nor for those not accustomed to “joyously romping around in… Read more Gay Sex in the 70s: My Story

Badges, Buttons and Pins

Posted on June 6, 2021July 14, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

In my last post, I talked about the trouble that I and my fellow lecturers got into for wearing anti-racism… Read more Badges, Buttons and Pins

The Gay Left and Me in London

Posted on March 18, 2021July 14, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

For those of you who have read about my life and times coming out as a 23 year old in… Read more The Gay Left and Me in London

First Forays into Europe

Posted on December 16, 2020July 13, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

Having now settled into London, I yearned to get across the Channel to explore worlds I imagined filled with deep… Read more First Forays into Europe

Garry – A Lesson in Love

Posted on October 11, 2020July 13, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

In my last post, I told you I was going to talk about Garry, a flatmate of ours from that… Read more Garry – A Lesson in Love

Off to Classes

Posted on October 1, 2020July 13, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

It’s the beginning of October 1973 and time to start my PGCE (teacher training) program at University of London’s Institute… Read more Off to Classes

Starting a New Life in London – 1973

Posted on September 14, 2020July 17, 2024 by Gregg Blachford

Here is my diary entry for my first day of my new life in London: August 29, 1973. “Land from… Read more Starting a New Life in London – 1973

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I'm slowly writing a memoir of my queer life using photographs and other archival documents that I've collected over the years.  Along the way, I want to honour my many friends and family. Suggestions always welcome.

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