THREADS OF HISTORY

LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH PANEL DISCUSSION

Harry Hillery, from AIDS Memorial Quilt UK; Rita Hirani, co-founder of Club Kali; Dan Vo, QB Trustee; and Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programmes and Collections, share perspectives on preserving queer history with a behind-the-scenes look at creating our new exhibits.

MATT COOK AND REBECCA JENNINGS -

A QUEER SCRAPBOOK

MEET THE AUTHORS

A Queer Scrapbook offers a treasure trove of LGBTIQ+ histories from across Britain and Ireland. Packed with material, the book explores urban, rural and regional queer life since 1945.

SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Join us for a special screening of Under Your Nose by Veronica McKenzie — a powerful, uplifting documentary about the creation of the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre. Afterwards, there will be a discussion and Q&A with the director and special guests.

NAVIGATING IDENTITY AND BELONGING: QUEER MIGRATION IN THE UK

PANEL TALK

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the complexities of being a queer migrant or asylum seeker. Hear from Savitri Hensman, Leila Zadeh, and Sam Habib, on a panel hosted by Tia Kofi.

HEAVY PETTING: LITERARY LESBIANS AND THEIR CATS

LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK

Join Dr Hannah Roche from the University of York for an illustrated talk on queer women writers and their cats. Roche will explore how and why the cat continues to shape lesbian lives, homes, and books.

MICHAEL HALL - A QUEER INHERITANCE

MEET THE AUTHOR

National Trust houses might seem to embody conventional family values, but for generations some very different stories were hidden away. Join Michael Hall to explore not only the best-known examples, but also covers more recently unveiled stories.

MARK O'CONNELL - BOND, QUEER BOND

MEET THE AUTHOR

Join us to meet Mark O'Connell as he shares insights and stories about his new book, Bond, Queer Bond - The Fabulous Other History of a Spy. Full of new insight, imagery and an alternative timeline of 007 history few know exists.

LAYLA MCCAY - THE QUEER BOOKSHELF

MEET THE AUTHOR

We have always been here, and so have our stories. Explore literary classics, pulp fiction, war writing, crime thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and young adult books: all have a queer history and future.

EMILY GARSIDE - RAINBOW WALES

MEET THE AUTHOR

Lisa Power interviews Emily Garside to explore the Queer figures, past and present, who have made, and continue to make, Welsh history. An exploration of the household names and hidden icons who have shaped their fields and driven forward Queer representation.

MUSEUM LATES

EXTENDED OPENING

We're keeping our doors open on the third Thursday every month, so that everyone has the opportunity to be inspired and informed about LGBTQ+ History, with a volunteer-led guided tour of the museum at 7pm, open to anyone.

QUEER LONDON WALKING TOURS

IN ASOCIATION WITH QUEER BRITAIN

Explore the vast and complex history of Gay and Lesbian life in London, and learn how we evolved into the diverse LGBTQ+ community that we celebrate today with a walking tour through central London, detailing a fascinating history from the 1700s to today.