Come with us to explore Shibden Hall, home to Anne Lister, often referred to as โthe first modern lesbian.โ ๐
Anne was a landowner, businesswoman, and diarist.
Her last relationship was with Ann Walker who in 1834 moved into Shibden Hall with Anne permanently. โค๏ธ
#LGBTplusHM
๐TBT to a special moment: Russell Tovey's visit!๐
His support has been invaluable in reaching more LGBTQ+ youth who need us. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Russell's words resonate deeply: 'Everyone deserves to live safe and supported...'
Let's celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month together! ๐
#LGBTplusHM
I had the pleasure last week of delivering a trans awareness session for the global IT service management company, World Wide Technology.
#Trans #Trans Awareness #LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTplusHM
Who were the Ladies of Llangollen?
Did you know that papers relating to the couple are housed here in the Library?
๐archives.library.wales/index.php/ladiโฆ
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It's been amazing to do so much work within the NHS this #LGBTplusHM to raise awareness for asexual discrimination in healthcare. Our medicalisation needs to end and educating healthcare professionals is the first step! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
#ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike
Surely there has never been a better moment to recall the great 'GAY WHALES AGAINST RACISM' badge, created by the Anti-Nazi League around 1981 . . .
There's one British Museum : britishmuseum.org/blog/lgbtq-badโฆ ๐ณ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ #LGBTplusHM
Our #PortraitOfTheDay captures the filmmaker, artist, gardener and gay rights activist Derek Jarman. In the 1980s, a time when HIV was demonised, he was one of the first to come out publically as HIV-positive.
๐ธ by David Gwinnutt, 1982 ยฉ David Gwinnutt / NPG #LGBTplusHM
Thrilled to see that our book is in a special display in the House of Lords library for #LGBTplusHM ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธโค๏ธ
Not so thrilled that a gender critical author has shoe horned her book onto the shelf too. Itโs clearly NOT welcome and we hope itโs been removed.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Leeds United star Patrick Bamford met with Marching Out Together after the launch of the first Rainbow Ball in football!
#EFLTogether | #LGBTplusHM
A beautiful night of queer joy.
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So happy to have been welcomed by Dulwich Picture Gallery to put on a show with such rich LGBTQ+ history as a setting. #LGBTplusHM
Earlier this month, I met with LGBT+ councillor Ash Lister to discuss Wales' flagship PrEP trial that I was proud to introduce.
#LGBTplusHM might be coming to an end, but continuing the pledge to make Wales the most LGBT+ friendly nation in Europe is a priority, always ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
29/29 The extraordinary Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) began her career in Weimar Berlin before becoming a major Hollywood star and, in the 60s and 70s, undertaking an international concert tour. Her resolute work against fascism was widely honoured following WWII. #LGBTplusHM ๐
28/29 Manx-born Dursley McLinden (1965-1995) was a beautiful and talented West End performer, whose career in television and film was beginning to blossom as he was diagnosed with HIV. His premature passing provided inspiration for Russell T Daviesโ ITโS A SIN. #LGBTplusHM ๐
Cis people come in all different shapes and sizes, imagine an NBA player next to a climber, extreme example but you get the point ๐ง๐ญ
Please share if you support trans inclusion in sport ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐๐ผ๐ซถ๐ผ
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTplusHM
๐ Lichen adventurer
โ๏ธ Antarctic scuba diver
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Hidden trans icon
Discover the life and work of Elke Mackenzie, who travelled the world, improving our understanding of lichens while proudly embracing her identity.
๐ ow.ly/TCPU50PMQac #LGBTplusHM
NHS staff are doing amazing work to support LGBTQ+ people๐ณ๏ธโ๐
We spoke to Dr Lisa Cordery-Bruce about the incredible work she's doing to help children and young people from the communityโค๏ธ
Here's our progress on the LGBTQ+ Action Plan Tracker๐
gov.wales/lgbtq-action-pโฆ #LGBTplusHM
It was a real pleasure to be invited to give a talk as part of the United Utilities #LGBTplusHM celebrations and to share my story of how I found inclusive rugby Typhoons RUFC ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Thank you for the warm welcome (and for the generous donations!).
IGR International Gay Rugby #inclusiverugby
โญ๏ธ 'The world is made up of men, women and Herveys' โญ๏ธ Lord Hervey was close friends with Queen Caroline and the pair bonded over their curious intellect and an insatiable love of gossip. His memoirs give us a tantalising glimpse behind the scenes in George II's court. #LGBTplusHM