In This Place: Gaychester

Alan Turing’s Life in Manchester


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Alan Turing is now the face of the £50 note – he’s known for his work in Bletchley Park – but what was life like for him in Manchester?

By the 90s the LGBT+ party scene in Manchester was famous enough to be known as Gaychester – but why did Manchester become known for its queer community?

Each episode of In This Place: Gaychester looks at a different aspect of the city’s queer history.

If you’re in Manchester, you can use this podcast as a walking tour and visit the locations spoken about.

Head to Sackville Gardens near Canal Street and find the rainbow mosaic at the feet of a statue of Alan Turing.

Presenter: Rob Rinder

Producers: Robert Beck, Jo Deahl and Jo Newsholme
Editors: Nicky Edwards and Sam Turner

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