Queers Through the Years

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Origins of UK Pride Queers Through the Years is the section curated by Molly Saxby.   As we pass through Pride Month, let us look back at the origins of these celebrations and Pride marches in the UK! The first ever British Pride March was held on the 1st of July 1972 in response to the 1969 Stonewall Riots and resulting changes in the American LGBTQ+ scene. The Stonewall […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The Story of Maud Allan Queers Through the Years is the section curated by Molly Saxby.     Who was she? Maud Allan was a Canadian-born (1873) woman who first rose to fame for her dancing and later for the publicity surrounding a libel case which discussed her and her performances. Allan's family moved to San Francisco in her early life, and this is where she began her professional dance […]

The First Lesbian Magazine: Arena Three "Queers Through the Years" is the section curated by Molly Saxby.   Arena Three was the first British lesbian magazine, beginning in 1964 post-war Britain and running up until 1971. We will look at the story of the magazines production and its contribution to the lesbian community and its history! The idea for Arena Three was born by Esme Langley in 1963 when she […]

"Queers Through the Years" is the section curated by Molly Saxby Who was Oscar Wilde? Oscar Wilde is famous for his status as a celebrity novelist, poet, and playwright in the late 19th century. His most popular works include The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. He was also known for his flamboyant and expressive dress and eccentric lifestyle and personality which contrasted models of Victorian […]