"Gay village" is an interesting expression in the British English. These are those areas, which are inhabited or frequented by the members of the LGBTQ community. Naturally, bigger cities are always more popular, because these places are considered as more tolerant and have "history of progressive local government policy towards supporting and financing LGBT-friendly initiatives." The connection between the fame of these towns and the migration of the LGBTQ community is evident. Gay-friendly cities or districts attract more gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender immigrants. Trendy gay-friendly cities of the UK tend to be defined by "a distinct geographic focal point, a unique culture, a cluster of commercial spaces" and sometimes, even the majority of the inhabitants are members of the LGBT community.
There is just no other place like London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Central party districts are the Soho and the Vauxhall, but those are not so comfortable because of the tourists. Many of the most famous gay bars are located close to Rupert Street, Wardour Street and Old Compton Street. Recently, venues in Bethnal Green, Shoreditch and Dalston have become popular with the LGBT community. Despite Brexit, London is still the most welcoming culturally flourishing city in Europe with its diverse populations. Drinking and clubbing are legendary activities in the capital, but there are more than just entertainment. The UK's only lesbian and gay bookshop, the particular Gay's The World (http://www.gaystheword.co.uk/
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The homosexual community considers Brighton as the real gay capital of the kingdom with same-sex celebrities from the 19th century. It's a real pleasure to visit the town during the short English summer, but it offers programmes for the whole year. The primary highlight is the "Brighton's Gay Pride". You will find gay-friendly hotels and bars all along the coast, and the nightlife of the city is more than enjoyable. Hotel Grand Brighton is a beautiful piece of the historical heritage; it's not a boutique but real with five-star service.
The Welsh city of Cardiff hasn't got a high number of gay venues yet but the friendliness and charm of the locals perhaps worth more. Buffalo Bar is the place to go during the early hours and Pulse is the most remarkable gay club in the town. Edinburgh is also impressive, try the traditional Frenchies Bar and the CC Blooms club.
Manchester's Gay Village opened in the 1960s, and the Manchester Pride at the end of August is the primary party form the beginning of the 1980s. The "gay capital of the north" gained its fame and reputation by the LGBT TV shows "Bob & Rose", Cucumber/Banana, and "Queer as Folk", which were set in Manchester.
Meanwhile, Birmingham is the home of more than 60,000 gay people. The city's LGBT centre opened in 2013 "for support with wealth and wellbeing".
And finally, Liverpool. The home of the Beatles has the most significant gay and lesbian population, because an estimated 100,000 member of the LGBT community lives there, which is the same amount as in the case of San Francisco.
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