AIDS: THE LOST VOICES
Will Hampson Will Hampson

AIDS: THE LOST VOICES

Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, USA he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review newspaper. His poignant reflections providing insight into the struggles and realities faced by those living with AIDS.

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AIDS, THE LOST VOICES
Will Hampson Will Hampson

AIDS, THE LOST VOICES

Scottish artist Edward Cairns, 34, who was also a gay man was found dead at his London home in October 1984. Edward’s untimely death which was thought to be AIDS-related, fell under the scrutiny of the West London Coroner Dr. John Burton. And it didn’t go unnoticed by the Coroner, the sensational headlines in the tabloid press along with the media presence at the inquest.

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SOHO Bites Podcast: Nighthawks
Will Hampson Will Hampson

SOHO Bites Podcast: Nighthawks

SOHO Bites Podcast host Dominic Delargy talks with the author of ‘The Lost Boys of Soho’ William Hampson. Followed by Dominic & Professor Glyn Davis discussing the cultural importance of 1978 gay film ‘Nighthawks’ by Ron Peck and Paul Hallam.

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