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We opened as an LGBT+ venue and quickly became a leading supporter in the community raising tens of thousands of pounds for AIDS-related charities, including a leading role in Islington’s annual Pink Angels fundraiser. Some more of the colourful history of Central Station can be seen on our Instagram. PLEASE contribute what you can now - all funds donated will be put towards our ongoing running costs and upkeep of the venue. We have been reluctant to ask until now since we know times are hard for everyone, but with no steady income in sight, annual rent of £95,000 and other bills continuing to mount, we are now in desperate need of financial support in order to stay in business and to keep this unique venue alive. We have been through some tough financial times, but nothing like the current pandemic – at the end of March we will have been closed for nearly eight of the preceding twelve months, and while we were allowed to open at points, we have done so at a significant loss. Over the last 3 decades Central Station has helped raise thousands for HIV/AIDS charities and has played host to LGBT+ theatre and numerous community groups from footballers to faith groups, as well as funeral services for four customers whose families were unknown.
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On Sunday, 7th February, Central Station entered its 30th year as an independent bar in London’s King’s Cross and a safe space for members of London’s LGBT+ community and its varied artists and groups. Although the Underground Club remains unchanged, Central Station now attracts a really diverse crowd and we see ourselves as ‘King’s Cross’ independent, alternative bar’.”Ĭentral Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross, N1. The bar has raised many tens of thousands of pounds for AIDS charities, other LGBT charities, Samaritans and The Listening Place. Many different fetish groups have established themselves with regular events in the club’s basement bar, now called The Underground Club. Various sports groups have also met at the bar including Stonewall FC and both King’s Cross Steelers and Grace’s Cricket Club were formed here. Amongst them were such diverse groups as GMFA, North London Gay Bridge Group, SM Dykes, Outrage, London Rubbermen’s Club, Transgender London, Female to Male, Gay Muslim Group, London Friend, London Monday Group, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and many more.
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Shortly after we opened London’s Lesbian and Gay Centre was forced to close and as a result, many community groups then met at the pub and we were happy to provide free meeting space. There were attacks by thugs and often hostile comments from people, forcing us to erect metal shutters over the windows. Poor street lighting and many derelict buildings lined the route to the pub. King’s Cross was very different then, drugs and prostitutes defined outsiders’ views of the area. That opening night we had cabaret from Dave Lynn and support provided by go-go dancers and door host, Yvette The Conqueror.
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“Thursday 6 February, 1992, was the opening night of Central Station, our independently owned LGBT venue. Owners Martin and Duncan will be there on Saturday to introduce Dave, and Duncan has written us a few words about the opening 27 years ago and just a few of the things they have achieved.
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The Kings Cross venue has seen all of the scene’s most popular cabaret acts on its hallowed stage, plus it’s home to many other nights including community groups, karaoke and even burlesque, plus the fetish venue The Underground Club, located downstairs. Comments This weekend Central Station is celebrating 27 years as an independently owned and run LGBT venue with a party featuring Dave Lynn who was the very first act to perform there.