40th Anniversary of the New Orleans Massacre
The 24th of June marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most appalling events in the USA’s history; the massacre of 29 gay men… Read More »40th Anniversary of the New Orleans Massacre
Key Events
Brighton Ourstory Folds
We are very sorry to report that Brighton Ourstory, the city’s LGBT History site is closing after 24 years. Te project inspired LGBT History Month… Read More »Brighton Ourstory Folds
Why Don't We Have MPs Like This?
Pakarunga NZ MP Maurice Williamson does a ‘stand up’ defending same sex marriage in The Wellington Parliament. If more MPs spoke like this we’d all be tuned… Read More »Why Don't We Have MPs Like This?
If You Don't Read Anything Else…
The Fantastic annual magazine Past2Present is now out and you can access it here. This thoroughly researched and painstakingly produced annual publication both focuses on… Read More »If You Don't Read Anything Else…
LGBT History Month 2013 Pre-Launch on film and Flickr
Sir John Dermot Turing spoke movingly of his uncle’s arrest – on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation – and subsequent appalling treatment at… Read More »LGBT History Month 2013 Pre-Launch on film and Flickr
Go take a Walk
Kairos in Soho now offer a historic walking tour of Soho every Sunday. Enjoy the vibrancy of Soho’s exciting modern-day streets whilst walking a heritage… Read More »Go take a Walk
What is LGBT History?
Decades have passed since the first published histories examining aspects of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex or queer life, or analysing social movements made up by… Read More »What is LGBT History?
Get ready for the UK's First History Postgraduates' LGBT Conference
A long sought Conference with workshops for History postgraduates who want to look into LGBT people’s histories is to take place at the University of… Read More »Get ready for the UK's First History Postgraduates' LGBT Conference
Putting The Rainbow in the Olympics/Paralympics
Did I dream it or were there two male dancers kissing in the forefront while Coldplay were doing one of their many songs last night?… Read More »Putting The Rainbow in the Olympics/Paralympics
Convictions to be Repealed on a Case-by-Case Basis
The Home Office’s stated intention to wipe off pre-1967 convictions for homosexual acts that would have been legal today will not be an across-the-board arrangement,… Read More »Convictions to be Repealed on a Case-by-Case Basis