The New Penny, Leeds blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The New Penny. This late Victorian public house was formerly known as the Hope and Anchor. Since 1953 it has provided a safe venue for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* community both before and following the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967. Renamed The New Penny in 1975, it is one of the longest continually running LGB&T* venues in the UK. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

The New Penny, formerly known as the Hope and Anchor, has been a significant and enduring safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Leeds since 1953, playing a crucial role before and after the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK in 1967.