Prejudice and Pride: Exploring LGBTQ history

Many of our places were home to, and shaped by, people who challenged conventional ideas of gender and sexuality. In 2017, 50 years after the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, we explored our LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer) heritage with a programme called Prejudice and Pride.

How we’re exploring LGBTQ history at our places
Learn more about how we marked the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. Through exhibitions, talks, podcasts and more, discover how the often secretive lives of members of the LGBTQ community have helped shape the places we care for.

Our LGBTQ podcast series presented by Clare Balding
Download and listen to the stories of exile and tragedy, of loving relationships and scandals as we explore the lost and hidden LGBTQ histories of our places with a new six-part podcast series presented by broadcaster and author Clare Balding.
More LGBTQ stories and events from our places
Here is a roundup of LGBTQ stories from our places and the events we’re hosting to mark the anniversary of partial de-criminalisation.