The Coleherne (London Gay Leather Bar/1866-2008) Size:L Rawhide had closed its doors

Rawhide had closed its doors

a Vietnam veteran and protégé of local gay bar pioneer Robert “Lucky” Johns

Liza at the Palace was both a tribute and a victory lap — honoring her godmother Kay Thompson

and a steady flow of patrons passing through at all hours

originally emerging from Ballroom Dance Magazine

The Coleherne (London Gay Leather Bar/1866-2008) Size:L Rawhide had closed its doorsThe Coleherne (often playfully dubbed The Cloneherne) was one of Londons most iconic gay leather pubs, located at 261 Old Brompton Road in Earls Court. Dating back to 1866 and quietly embracing gay patrons by the mid 1950s, it became legendary in the 1970s and 80s for its blacked out windows, strict leather dress code, and international clientele. By day, it hosted vibrant jazz and Caribbean jam sessions; by night, it turned into a sanctuary where