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Title: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:02:43 PM
Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16962898)

QuoteCertain 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  ;D
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Crow on February 09, 2012, 07:15:03 PM
Sounds like a nice place to live.
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:22:00 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 09, 2012, 07:15:03 PM
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!
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Dobermonster on February 10, 2012, 06:36:13 AM
And here I thought the answer would be 'hot chicks'. :P

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 . . .
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 06:47:50 AM
Quote from: Dobermonster on February 10, 2012, 06:36:13 AM
And here I thought the answer would be 'hot chicks'. :P

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. :)
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Tank on February 10, 2012, 07:05:10 AM
If you all moved there I could come visit!
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: En_Route on February 11, 2012, 12:45:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 10, 2012, 07:05:10 AM
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.
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 11, 2012, 01:38:06 PM
Ethnic groups new and not so new do the same thing
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2012, 03:09:24 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 11, 2012, 12:45:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 10, 2012, 07:05:10 AM
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  ;D



























































































And I'm keeping it secret!  :D
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 12, 2012, 01:36:56 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 11, 2012, 03:09:24 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 11, 2012, 12:45:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 10, 2012, 07:05:10 AM
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  ;D




























































































And I'm keeping it secret!  :D

I hope it's not the chair you're sitting on.  :-\
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 04:48:33 AM
I would love to visit, Tank. :D
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Crow on February 12, 2012, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 11, 2012, 12:45:59 PM
I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

Wherever has the highest concentration of Aussies.
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 11:02:56 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 12, 2012, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 11, 2012, 12:45:59 PM
I'm scouring the map for the nymphomaniac capital of the UK.

Wherever has the highest concentration of Aussies.

Sweet. ;)
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: En_Route on February 13, 2012, 03:56:00 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 12, 2012, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 11, 2012, 12:45:59 PM
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.
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Crocoduck on February 16, 2012, 10:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:22:00 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 09, 2012, 07:15:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital? (of the UK)
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2012, 08:38:13 AM
Quote from: Crocoduck on February 16, 2012, 10:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:22:00 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 09, 2012, 07:15:03 PM
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.
Oh dear!  :D