Queer club culture in the 1930s was vibrant and varied, especially in the growing post-First World War underground scene. Music was central to the character of many of these venues, from the music hall artists of Billie’s Club to the expanding London jazz scene. Particularly prominent among these unlicensed clubs was the Shim Sham, a … Continue reading The Shim Sham Club: ‘London’s miniature Harlem’