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Queering the provincial archive: LGBT+ history in Sheffield

Queering the provincial archive: LGBT+ history in Sheffield

R’s life story offers an almost unique insight into the development of queer networks and then a commercial scene in a northern city.

Helen Smith May 15, 2017July 27, 2026 Manchester, Sources No Comments Read more

We were born in the 80s: A history of the Joyce Layland LGBT Centre, Manchester

We were born in the 80s:  A history of the Joyce Layland LGBT Centre, Manchester

Manchester (potentially) became the first place in Europe to have an entirely publicly funded, purpose built centre for the gay community.

Emily Crompton May 11, 2017July 27, 2026 Manchester, Sources No Comments Read more

‘Bath Porn Case’: The Other Gay News Trial

‘Bath Porn Case’: The Other Gay News Trial

A 1974 action against Gay News in Bath had important legal and local consequences.

Robert Howes May 8, 2017July 27, 2026 Sources No Comments Read more

‘Michael knew of several places where ‘queers’ congregate’: Mass Observation goes to Brighton

‘Michael knew of several places where ‘queers’ congregate’: Mass Observation goes to Brighton

Jessica Scantlebury 80 years ago this year, Mass Observation (MO) was launched. This social research organisation promised to be a scientific study of human social behaviour and everyday life in Britain. “Mass Observation”, its founders declared in their first published

Jessica Scantlebury April 10, 2017July 27, 2026 Brighton, Sources No Comments Read more

Queer Noise – The History of LGBT+ Music & Club Culture in Manchester

Queer Noise – The History of LGBT+ Music & Club Culture in Manchester

Flesh and Homo Electric are two examples of key turning points within Manchester’s LGBT+ music history.

Abigail Ward April 4, 2017July 27, 2026 Manchester, Sources No Comments Read more

Queer Republic of Cork

Queer Republic of Cork

The first Irish National Gay Conference was held in Cork from 15-17 May 1981.

Orla Egan March 29, 2017July 27, 2026 Sources 1 Comment Read more

Hidden Histories: Justin Bengry

Hidden Histories: Justin Bengry

Uncovering LGBTQ histories outside the capital at the Hidden Histories Seminar in Plymouth

Justin Bengry March 25, 2017July 27, 2026 Plymouth No Comments Read more

Sussex Gay Liberation Front

Sussex Gay Liberation Front

Histories from the Sussex Gay Liberation Front (SGLF) History Project are firmly rooted in place.

Louise Pawley March 10, 2017July 27, 2026 Brighton, Sources 1 Comment Read more

Join Queer Beyond London in Brighton

Join Queer Beyond London in Brighton

Have your say about Brighton’s LGBTQ History with the team from Queer Beyond London.

Justin Bengry February 28, 2017July 27, 2026 Brighton No Comments Read more

Call for Papers: Queer Localities Conference

Call for Papers: Queer Localities Conference

Queer Localities, a two-day international queer history conference at Birkbeck, University of London, 30 November – 1 December 2017

Justin Bengry February 16, 2017July 27, 2026 Conference No Comments Read more
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Queer beyond London is an AHRC-funded collaboration between Birkbeck College, University of London and Leeds Beckett University to explore the local LGBTQ histories of Brighton, Leeds, Manchester and Plymouth.

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