English Mill Town Welcomes Lesbian Families

by Vicki Barker, NPR

Hebden Bridge was just another dying mill town in the English county of Yorkshire until a new community developed in the area. By 2001, the proportion of lesbian to heterosexual residents in the valley had outstripped London, Manchester or Brighton. The lesbians have found a welcoming environment where they can raise families without stigma.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, May 6, 2008