Southampton Pride - Mark Ashton (1960-1987) Mark Ashton co-founded the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) support group that worked throughout the miner's strike of 1984-85 raising money for the miners
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A plaque has been placed to remember Mark Ashton, founder of LGBTQI activist group 'LGSM' | SBS Sexuality
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