‘Pride’ writer launches campaign to save Vauxhall Tavern
By Josh Haggis
Stephen Beresford has helped launch a campaign to help save the Vauxhall Tavern from redevelopment.
The BAFTA award-winning writer of Pride is among the LGBT stars who are hoping to save the iconic South London venue following its recent sale to new property developers.
The launch of the battle comes in the wake of the sudden closure of Camden’s LGBT venue The Black Cap, which closed its doors for the last time on Sunday (April 12) following a long fight by the community to save it from being turned into flats.
Those behind the campaign have submitted a detailed brief to English Heritage in the hopes that they will make the venue a listed building, which would which would prohibit the new owners from drastically altering the historic bar.
“The RVT is so much more than just a bar. As Pride shows, it has a special role in LGBTQ history and London life; a unique place where different communities can come together,” said Beresford in a statement.
He added: “The RVT has always stood out as embodying the true spirit of the LGBTQ movement and it would be a real shame if it lost touch with that heritage. I support the campaign and wish it all the best.”
Campaigners are urging concerned members of the public to sign up to the cause on its website, which you can visit here.
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