Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)

[Tank]

Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital?

Certain areas of the UK have greater concentrations of gay people and lesbians living there. But why?

Manchester. London. Brighton.

Some places in the UK are known for having a disproportionately high number of gay and lesbian people.

Such concentrations can be visible in the form of rainbow signs on bars or shops in places like Old Compton Street in London and Manchester's Canal Street.

Bigger cities are often assumed to be more tolerant places. But while one can imagine how metropolises like London, Paris and New York might disproportionately attract gay people, what about the smaller havens?

How, for instance, has a small, peaceful market town like Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire become known as "the lesbian capital of the UK"? ...

Read on to find out 

[Crow]

Sounds like a nice place to live.

[Tank]

Sounds like a nice place to live.

Been there a few time. It's where they shoot 'Last of the Summer Wine'. It is very full of character and people with strong calf muscles!

[Dobermonster]

And here I thought the answer would be 'hot chicks'.

Sounds like a lovely place to live. The arts, charming architecture, bohemian culture, an easy-going and open community . . . wonder what the cost of living is like . . .

[Amicale]

And here I thought the answer would be 'hot chicks'.

Sounds like a lovely place to live. The arts, charming architecture, bohemian culture, an easy-going and open community . . . wonder what the cost of living is like . . .

It sounds awesome! If I was a citizen of the UK and could find a job in that area, that type of town is one I'd LOVE to settle into. The pictures of the area are pretty, and the way it's described as a family friendly, accepting, interesting area really paint it as the sort of place that'd be just about right for me.

[Tank]

If you all moved there I could come visit!

[En_Route]

If you all moved there I could come visit!

Each to their own. I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

[The Magic Pudding]

Ethnic groups new and not so new do the same thing

[Tank]

If you all moved there I could come visit!

Each to their own. I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

I know where that is 



























































































And I'm keeping it secret! 

[The Magic Pudding]

If you all moved there I could come visit!

Each to their own. I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

I know where that is  




























































































And I'm keeping it secret!  

I hope it's not the chair you're sitting on. 

[Sweetdeath]

I would love to visit, Tank.

[Crow]

I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

Wherever has the highest concentration of Aussies.

[Sweetdeath]

I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

Wherever has the highest concentration of Aussies.

Sweet.

[En_Route]

I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

Wherever has the highest concentration of Aussies.

Thanks.I've just bought a ticket to Earl's Court.

[Crocoduck]

Sounds like a nice place to live.

Been there a few time. It's where they shoot 'Last of the Summer Wine'. It is very full of character and people with strong calf muscles!

If that sexy Nora Batty still lives there I'm up for the trip.