- Brighton - the dawn of a new century. For many years lesbians and gay men have come to this town by the sea on the edge of the country seeking refuge and a place to live openly without fear. Look around at the houses and imagine for a moment the impossible pain and beauty of the lives of your queer ancestors in the rooms behind the polite facades... So many romances, one-night stands, hearts ...www.brightonourstory.co.uk