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Hi Tom Just listened to your podcast with Andy Foyle who I know. Really interesting. I’ve written some articles ( and have more to do ) about “Significant” LGBT people connected withBristol and beyond for the OutStoriesBristol website. If you’re interested in more material feel free to contact me. Regards Jonathan
Hi Jonathon,
I’m currently undertaking a public history project on Bristol and the LGBT+ community and wondered how best to contact you? Best wishes, Emily
I was the first openly gay Lord Mayor of Bristol