Musical comedy, operetta, opera, and theatrical anecdotes were performed by the actors of Brighton, devised and produced by Bernard Jay. It features advertisements for events, venues, and local businesses, an introduction by Dora Bryan, an introduction to Sussex AIDS Trust, a programme of performances, a list of credits, and a list of volunteers. Separate newspaper cuttings are also present: Divine Cause of the Godfather about Bernard Jay from the Brighton & Hove Leader (18 January 1990) and A Stylish Show for AIDS Sufferers about the Brighton Cares show (source unknown).

A poster for the first Brighton Dyke Munch, made by me. The poster was displayed at The Ledward Centre in August-September 2023. The munch took place on 16th September 2023. The event was attended by around 40 kinky dykes of all genders, who gathered together to chat over tea and biscuits.

This HLF-funded Brighton project by QueenSpark Books changed the face of the trans community in our city. We plastered the side of the wall of the pub with photocopies of our faces and all came out to the local community walking past. We projected huge images of our faces onto the side of a church in the busiest part of town. And we found each other, and worked together, and listened to each other’s stories

Digital reproduction of a review in the Evening Argus of Siren's play ‘From the Divine', which opened at the Pavilion Theatre, Brighton.

On show in the Queer the Pier exhibition (2020 - 2022) at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Excerpt from 'Brighton Head and Freak' magazine (Issue 3, published 1968/9). Cover features a printed illustration by John Upton. Inside back cover features a poem about cottaging by Bill Butler. Ref: Royal Pavilion & Museums BH703003 Daren Kay, Community Curator: Before the internet, bookshops provided spaces where LGBTIQ+ people could meet and find out about people like themselves. One such queer friendly space was Unicorn Bookshop at 51 Gloucester Road, Brighton that was open from 1966 to 1973. It was owned by openly gay poet and writer, Bill Butler (1937-1977). A poet in his own right, Butler often published homoerotic poems in the shop’s publications such as this one, which is probably about ‘cottaging’– the practise of men looking for sex with other men in public toilets.     John Upton, who designed the cover of this issue of the 'Brighton Head and Freak' magazine, also painted the original mural on the outside of the Unicorn Bookshop.

Gay Soc Meeting - University of Sussex

Free news sheet which details Brighton local HIV healthcare stories and support. Includes sections covering aromatherapy, HIV service forums, medical matters, figures regarding HIV, positive news stories.

Kitsch and Sync Production programme for Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein, staged at Sallis Benney Theatre in October 1994. The programme notes that all profits from the production were donated to Brighton Cares. Contents include an introduction to Brighton Cares, cast and crew listings, a synopsis of scenes, interval information, and advertisements for local businesses.

Theatre programme for Brighton Cares 10th annual gala benefit for HIV/AIDS, titled 'TEN'. Contains information about performers, music performed and advertisements for local businesses.

Sussex Club Barbecue

Ava's leaving party 07/07/1994 Ava a long standing regular of the Sussex Club left us to sail off to Amsterdam

Photos of Sussex Club members at Pride 1995

The Sussex Club 1992-1995. A great space for women to meet and party. Down in the basement of 5 Regency Square, a private members only club, £1 for lifetime membership! Regular live music, free Space Invaders machine and a free Pool Table and bargain price beers!!! What more does a girl need?!?!

The digital poster for Traumfrau queer party event which took place on the 22nd of February 2013 at The Haunt. The event was a Valentine celebration, celebrating the value of consensual love, over romantic love. "Forget about heart shaped chocolate boxes and Valentine blues... and come celebrate all kinds of (consensual) love with us!" Special guest for this edition: ANNEKA DJs: Mrs Norman Knows: Bedroom Electropop Siouxie Nag: Femtronic, Electronica, Alternative dance

The digital poster for Traumfrau queer party event which took place on the 30th of November 2012 at The Haunt. Traumfrau started in April 2012 at the TUBE, but by the autumn of that year it had outgrown its first venue and moved to a larger space, The Haunt. Special guest for this edition: Sabrina Chap, NYC, “Bouncing rhythms, complex instrumentation, and intelligent lyrics” - BITCH.