1982 – Latecomer – A Gay Play

In October 1982 the Potteries Gay Community Association applied to stage a gay themed play, “Latecomer” by Eric Presland. After a private council debate two thirds of the committee agreed to the play being presented and it was subsequently staged at the Newcastle Guildhall on Nov 9th.

2005 – Civil Partnerships Begin

The Civil Partnership Act gave legal recognition to a relationship between two people of the same sex. The Sentinel, published articles about the first local Civil Partnerships in 2006.