Mindy was one of the founding members of the Lesbian Commune at 148 Boulevard [1982 – 1987]. Her, Lel and Alphie bought the property for 10K before renovating it fully themselves. Bringing in two female electricians from Manchester to rewire the house. They lived there for 5 years. “When it all ended if I could […]
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Micheal Lawrence
Photos of Micheal Lawrence.
Margaret and Bill Green – Photos
Photos of Margaret and Bill Green.
Margaret and Bill Green
Margaret Green was the full time barmaid at Dee St Club from 1981 for 25 years. She grew up on Harrow St surrounded by her family. Her mother worked in a crab house and her father was a ‘Bobber’ on the docks before becoming a watch mender. She loved to make people laugh, and entertain […]
Lel Meleyal – Photos
Photos from Lel Meleyal.
Lel Meleyal
Born on Hessle Road to a working-class family, Lel navigated the diverse intersection of Hull’s working-class lesbian drag culture and the politically driven feminist movement, which eventually inspired her to pursue higher education. Alongside friends Melinda and Alison, Lel legally adopted the surname “Meleyal”—a matriarchal amalgam of their first names—to reject patriarchal naming conventions, a […]
