An update from us, York Civic Trust, the Churches Conservation Trust and York LGBT Forum: The four partners are working closely together to plan the next steps. We can confirm that all four partners are committed to a process of open…
Statement on Anne Lister’s rainbow plaque
The intention of the commemorative rainbow plaque at Holy Trinity Goodramgate in York is to recognise the impact Anne Lister has had on so many people and to celebrate an important figure and moment in LGBT history. While we’ve received…
AGM location confirmed
The location of our AGM is now confirmed as DG/123, De Grey Building, York St John University. The meeting is on Wednesday 19 April at 19.00. If you’re interested in coming to the meeting or joining our team for 2018, check out all the details…
Join the 2018 team!
Are you passionate about LGBT equality? Would you like to volunteer with a local charity and help us coordinate a fabulous programme of events for York LGBT History Month 2018? We’d like to invite you to join the York LGBT…
February 2017: a fabulous month!
York LGBT History Month 2017 is over – and what a month it was! Thank you very much to all the event organisers who helped put together a diverse programme of nearly 50 events! Here are some photos of highlights…
York LGBT History Month 2017: Week Five!
York LGBT History Month 2017 is almost over! But there are still two events remaining – so this week, enjoy an LGBT History Quiz (featuring Disco Bingo!) and a whole day of varied events exploring LGBTQ and International. Listings are…
TONIGHT: music and poetry from local LGBT performers at The Basement!
York LGBT History Month presents: Do Us Proud Thursday 23 February | 20:00-23:00 | The Basement, City Screen, 13-17 Coney Street, YO1 9QL Celebrate LGBT History Month with an evening of music and spoken word from a fantastic lineup of…
York LGBT History Month: Week Four!
This week, as well as our unmissable closing event at The Basement – showcasing music and poetry from local LGBT performers – why not attend a book group, hear a talk by Stonewall head Ruth Hunt, or learn whether a…
York LGBT History Month 2017: Week Three!
This week, Rainbow Plaques is BACK! Join us on Saturday afternoon to make LGBT history visible in the streets of York. You can also enjoy free film screenings, fascinating talks and an activist t-shirt design workshop. For a full list…
Free public talks on LGBT history at York Explore: today!
The National Festival of LGBT History is in York today! York Explore Library and Archive will play host to a fascinating variety of free talks on all aspects of LGBT history. Visitors can drop in throughout the day to discover…