Gateways Grind

The story

What do you picture when you think of King’s Road? The swinging 60s? Vivienne Westwood pioneering punk fashion? One notable establishment in this enclave of history that’s often forgotten about is Gateways, London’s longest-surviving lesbian club. Alongside a host of its patrons over the years, Sandi Toksvig highlights the legacy of the club from its original owner, who won it in a poker game, to its blossoming into a hotspot and safe space for lesbian life. From its signature green door to the risqué dance move that gives this film its name, Gateways was a crucial part of London’s queer history. In this charming and informative film, it’s celebrated in all its glory.

Cast

S Sandi ToksvigSelf - Presenter L Lu CorfieldFirst Time Couple V Victoria BroomFirst Time Couple M Melanie RadloffCigarette Lighting Couple (as Mel Radloff) S Samantha OwensCigarette Lighting Couple T Tricia WeyCouple Who Kiss at the Table L Lynne JefferiesCouple Who Kiss at the Table V Veronica FearonBartender N Naomi DennyWoman at the Bar K Ky HoyleDancing Couple C Carly GraystonDancing Couple C Clare LydonBeatnik Couple

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Y Yvonne LingBeatnik Couple A Amanda SaltPainter of the Green Door G Gary BartlettHackney Cab Driver D Debbie ToksvigPlaque Woman