Oral histories

Simon Brammer

Simon was interviewed as part of the Our History project, which archived, recorded and preserved our LGBT heritage in 2019/20. Simon was HIV and Sexual Health Unit worker, Bexley Health/Bexley and Greenwich Health Promotion in the mid-1990s. He is also a former member of METRO Board of Trustees, including service as Chair for two years. In this oral history clip he recalls his discussions about gender identity on the board of The Metro Centre in the mid-2000s.

27 July 2019

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Geoff Hardy on CHE and Lewisham Lesbian and Gay Rights Group

Geoff was interviewed as part of the Our History project, which archived, recorded and preserved our LGBT heritage in 2019/20. Geoff was a campaigner in the Greenwich Lesbian and Gay Rights Group and GLGC Development Worker 1984–1986. In this oral history clip Geoff talks about Campaign for Homosexual Equality Lewisham and Lewisham Lesbian and Gay Rights Group.

15 February 2022

Geoff Hardy on The Castle Inn pub

15 February 2022

Marilyn Major on The Outdance

Marilyn was interviewed as part of the Our History project, which archived, recorded and preserved our LGBT heritage in 2019/20. Marilyn, a member of GLGC lesbian group in the mid-1980s, grew up in Abbey Wood. She also worked as a nurse in HIV prevention with Greenwich and Bexley Health Promotion in the 1990s. Marilyn was a METRO Board member 1998–1999. In this oral history clip Marilyn talks about The Outdance at the Albany Empire.

15 February 2022