In the early 1990's, a leather bar for primarily for gay men was set up at the back of a well known gay pub in Hull.  Over the course of a few weeks it attracted a small but dedicated group of guys.  This bar was short lived due to the personal situations of the pub managers and sadly the bar closed. 

In 2022, a Facebook Group was set up called 'East Yorkshire Leather Social'.  Through advertising the group widely amongst other established Leather Groups, we started to grow.  Followers then commented that they would have preferred a different title and so though an online poll the name: 'East Yorkshire Leathermen' was adopted.  

We began social events in September 2023 which were well support straight away by people who had been waiting for a club/group and a safe space to express themselves through their gear, be that leather, rubber, uniform, boots etc. etc.  Over time we gathered more followers on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

We have now become a fully constituted social group, with a committee.  We are dedicated to provide social events, activities and online line meetings to bring people together and tackle social isolation.   We are open to everyone 18 years of age and over regardless of sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, race, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.