Mark Ashton

Mark Ashton

1960-05-19 – 1987-02-11 (age 26) Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Mark Ashton was a British gay rights activist and co-founder of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) support group. He was a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain and general secretary of the Young Communist League.

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Known For

All Out! Dancing in Dulais
Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Striking with Pride: United at the Coalface
Striking with Pride: United at the Coalface

2024

as Self (Archive Footage)