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List of News Articles

Lives from the Archives: Natasha Walker (Co-Chair of Switchboard)
Sat 15 Nov
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
Sat 15 Nov
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)
Sat 15 Nov
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

What We Do

Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.

List of News Articles

Lives from the Archives: Natasha Walker (Co-Chair of Switchboard)

Sat 15 Nov

Event: Pride & Prejudice - Discussing Clause 28 with Peter Tatchell, Lisa Power MBE, and Michael Cashman MEP

Sat 15 Nov

Lives from the Archives: Buster (Mr Leather UK 2019)

Sat 15 Nov

What We Do