#1967comingout

Due to teaching commitments and lack of time the exhibition I was planning in July 2017 didn’t happen. When I first started this research project it was to coincide with the anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of the Homosexual Act.  I was able to attend many incredible events last year as many libraries and organisations had events celebrating this first step (for men).

I have now re-shifted the focus to include women and men from 50s, 60s and 70s.  Still using personal stories and archives! 

I have just started researching Arena Three! and have just ordered Tomboys and Batchelor Girls - 😊 Books already on my shelf! Time to start 📚

Really interesting listening to the archive material from BBC. Some of it is unbelievable!

The panel will take place in central London on 21st February. 

The List LGBT Network are looking to invite panellists who have been affected by anti-LGBT laws in the UK. For example: · A gay man who was prosecuted prior to the decriminalisation of male homosexuality. · A teacher who was affected by Section 28 – either helping LGBT+ students with coming out or perhaps harassed themselves for their own sexual orientation. · Someone who might have been unable to adopt or who may have lost custody of their children due their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

These are just examples and we are keen to hear from anyone with a story to tell. If you CAN HELP please contact Leni at [email protected]

Delighted that I will be heading back to Brighton on Valentine’s Day to film Geoffrey and Christopher a love story that spans five decades despite the public opinion towards homosexulaity and the laws of the time. #loveislove

Very excited about all the different events happening during LGBT History Month.  

"Moreover even before treatment, 2 patients had become adapted to heterosexual intercourse.”

Article from 18th May 1960 - Perils of eating chicken!