Spaces: Households and Gay Refuges

Lesbians and gays moved into ‘communal households’ in the early 70s. Diane Minnis, Penny Gulliver and Sandra Mackay share their memories of the legendary Crystal Palace and Canterbury Castle and other lesbian households. The needs of young camps kicked out of home were addressed by a supportive network. Ivy Richter talks about homophobia in the family. In the 1980s, twenty10 was formed (continuing the work of the Gay and lesbian Counselling Service) to help young LGBTIQ people. Angela Crimmon talks about how she got help from twenty10.