Tag: LGBTQ+ history
Transport for London (TfL) has renamed its London Overground lines, honouring a significant piece of LGBTQ+ history with the introduction of the Mildmay Line.
Running between Richmond, Clapham Junction, and Stratford, the line now commemorates Mildmay Mission Hospital in Shoreditch, which played a pivotal role during the HIV/AIDS crisis of...
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to be considered for the role of Secretary of State.
Grenell, a loyal Trump supporter and former acting Director of National Intelligence, is viewed by many...
We hear the word ally bandied about more frequently these days, but what is an ally? And what does it mean to be a friend to a whole community? Steven Oates goes in search of New Zealand’s queer communities’ greatest allies.
Online, there is much discourse regarding the history of...
The mythological figure of King Arthur, renowned for his quest for the Holy Grail, has been suggested as a potential LGBTQ+ figure due to a reference in which he is described as wearing “women’s clothing”.
Denbighshire Council has included King Arthur in a timeline of LGBTQ+ history, highlighting significant moments...
The vibrant and storied Castro District in San Francisco is more than just a neighbourhood; it is the beating heart of LGBTQ history and culture in America. Cruisin’ the Castro Walking Tour offers an exhilarating and educational 2-hour walking tour that immerses visitors in the rich tapestry of the past,...
San Francisco, often hailed as the epicentre of LGBTQ+ culture, history, and activism, offers visitors a rich array of experiences. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in history, enjoy vibrant nightlife, or explore the city’s iconic sights, San Francisco has something for everyone. YOUR ex has put together a...
Historian Gareth Watkins presents YOUR ex’s annual rainbow history quiz. Test your knowledge now! (Answers at the bottom.)
1 - James Mustapic, the winner of this year’s Celebrity Treasure Island, donated the $100,000 grand prize to what nationwide transgender organisation?
2 - In what year did the national census first collect...
Historian Gareth Watkins explores August dates that had a significant impact on Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ communities.
4 August 1908
The Crimes Act 1908 was enacted. The legislation consolidated various laws, including one from 1893, which outlawed any form of sexual contact between males. Even if the sexual activity was consensual between adults,...
