Thanks to the British Culture Archive for this fantastic article on Flesh. Text is a direct quote from the article - photos by @jonshard Flesh was a breath of fresh air and pioneered in many ways, it welcomed everyone, black, white, gay, straight – though most of the rough and ready heads from the cities gangs stayed away, not wanting to be associated with the scene. This was a blessing as once through the doors people felt safe and could enjoy a night out without the threat of any aggro. Not afraid to be political – It’s direct use and reclamation of ‘gay slurs’ in its in-your-face promotional campaigns were designed to shock. The slogan used around the launch ‘Queer as Fuck’ became etched in the cities fabric, inspiring the name of the acclaimed TV series Queer as Folk. Gaychester Flesh’s success was at odds with the mood of the city, it didn’t help at the time that the Chief Constable was anti-LGBT, along with members of the City Council. Flesh certainly played its part in the positive shift of attitudes, setting the path for the rise of ‘Gaychester’ and what the city’s thriving LGBT+ scene has become today. To read the full @britishculturearchive article put this link in your browser: https://britishculturearchive.co.uk/flesh-at-the-hacienda-photos-of-manchesters-legendary-gay-club-night/ . . . . . . . #jonshard #britishculturearchive #flesh #hacienda #photojournalism #djpaulette (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CULth-qIuyq/?utm_medium=tumblr
