The Boatswain’s Mate
>Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) was born to a strict military family in which she was introduced to music and composition as ladylike activities suited to… Read More »The Boatswain’s Mate
The Boatswain’s Mate
Reggae Stars Renounce Homophobia
>Three of the world’s top reggae/dancehall singers have renounced homophobia and condemned violence against lesbians and gay men. Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton had previously… Read More »Reggae Stars Renounce Homophobia
Good Evening, Miss Dietrich
>Marlene Dietrich’s bisexual exploits, her fondness for butch drag and her medal-winning heroism in the Second World War have added to the legend that has… Read More »Good Evening, Miss Dietrich
History Month Flyer
>A new flyer promoting History Month and highlighting ways to get involved is now available in pdf format for download and e-mail distribution. The flyer… Read More »History Month Flyer
Wolfenden50 – Conference
>Wolfenden50: Sex/Life/Politics in the British World 1945-1969 2007 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Wolfenden Report, a British government inquiry into homosexuality and prostitution which… Read More »Wolfenden50 – Conference
Photo Pool
> We want your pictures. We have created a photo pool for you to share pictures of the events you have organise or any other… Read More »Photo Pool
Siegfried Sassoon – The Poet Who Survived
> In Our Time, presented by Melvyn Bragg (BBC Radio 4) discusses the life of First World War poet, Siegfried Sassoon. In 1916 the Military… Read More »Siegfried Sassoon – The Poet Who Survived
Greek and Roman Love Poetry – The Pursuit of the Beloved from Sappho to Catullus
> In Our Time, presented by Melvyn Bragg (BBC Radio 4) discusses the work of the poetess Sappho. Greek and Roman love poetry – the… Read More »Greek and Roman Love Poetry – The Pursuit of the Beloved from Sappho to Catullus
Bulletin No 35
> The latest edition of the LGBT History Month bulletin is now available, as usual packed-full of news, information, notices of upcoming events and quotations.… Read More »Bulletin No 35
What Is a Blog?
> The LGBT History Month UK blog is a space for friends of History Month to find news, information, notice of events, tips, press releases,… Read More »What Is a Blog?