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List of News Articles
Event: OUTing the Past
Summary: In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month this year, we were pleased to welcome back Sue Sanders and OUTing the Past for an online event.
Gallery: London's LGBTQ+ nightlife
Summary: London is often seen as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, with queer nightlife providing a chance for connection, community, and escapism.
Lives from the Archives: Dan Glass (LGBTQ+ activist)
Summary: Dan founded "Queer Tours of London", which shine a light on London's rich LGBTQ+ history.
Lives from the Archives: Natasha Walker (Co-Chair of Switchboard)
Summary: Switchboard is an LGBTQ+ Helpline that was established in 1974 as “London Gay Switchboard” and took its first call on 4 March.
Event: Pride & Prejudice - Discussing Clause 28 with Peter Tatchell, Lisa Power MBE, and Michael Cashman MEP
Summary: On 8 November 2012, we hosted the "Pride & Prejudice" talk with Peter Tatchell (Peter Tatchell Foundation), Lisa Power MBE, and Michael Cashman MEP (Labour politician, founder of Stonewall).
Lives from the Archives: Buster (Mr Leather UK 2019)
Summary: Since 2016, Bishopsgate Institute has been home to the UK Leather and Fetish Archive, dedicated to documenting the history and heritage of fetish, kink, and BDSM in Britain and beyond
