We’re really excited to announce that Explore York Libraries and Archives will be hosting a day of events for families and educators as part of the Second National Festival of LGBT History on Saturday 6 February 2016. Along with a…
The Second National Festival of LGBT History is coming!
We’re really excited to be forming one of the festival hubs for the Second National Festival of LGBT History. On Saturday 6 February 2016, we’ll be celebrating with a day of presentations showcasing cutting-edge research into LGBT history, as well…
Call for events – LGBT History Month 2016 in York
2014 saw a fantastic first collaborative campaign for LGBT History Month in York, with 10 organisers producing 20 events. The 2015 campaign was an even greater success, with 35 events from over 20 organisers! Next year we’re going to be…
Reminder: second opportunity to join our team!
Don’t forget – on Tuesday (14 July) you have the opportunity to join the York LGBT History Month team and contribute to the 2016 campaign! We are holding an open meeting to elect volunteers to three portfolio positions plus non-portfolio…
Tonight: Pride screening at NELLIvision
Joseph Rowntree Foundation LGBT Staff Network are sponsoring a screening of Pride at New Earswick’s community cinema NELLIvision taking place at 19:30 tonight! Tickets costs £4 (£3 for members) and are available via Eventbrite or on the door. A synopsis…
York Pride 2015 – come join us!
So York Pride 2015 is just around the metaphorical corner! This Saturday (20 June), thousands of people will descend upon Duncombe Place just outside York Minster at 11:30 as the parade sets off and makes its way through town, up…
York’s heritage: the LGBT community perspective
‘Then and Now’ image of Little Black Street, removed to create Duncombe Place and a clear view of the Minster. Image created by Richard and Lianne Brigham, York Past and Present. York LGBT History Month has been invited to contribute…
Meet the 2016 team!
After a successful open/recruitment/annual general meeting, we now have a team of six who will work together to coordinate the 2016 programme – including our contribution to the National Festival of LGBT History – and develop our outreach work. Below…
Two upcoming events: The Copla Musical and The Case of Alan Turing
The Copla Musical This weekend, HisPanic Breakdown will be bringing their production The Copla Musical to Upstage Centre Youth Theatre in York. Performances will take place on Saturday 30 May 22:00-23:00 and Sunday 31 May 19:00-20:00. A description of the…
Second National Festival of LGBT History – February 2016
Following the success of the First National Festival of LGBT History in Manchester earlier this year, plans are already underway for the next festival in February 2016 – and this time it will be truly nationwide. York has been chosen…