LGBT History Month in Cambridge

LGBT History Month in Cambridge

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place every year in February to celebrate the lives and achievements of the LGBT community past and present. This year there will a staggering 19 events taking place in Cambridgeshire.

Schools Out conference to launch LGBT History Month

Schools Out conference to launch LGBT History Month

LGBT History Month will have its official launch at the Schools Out conference, in London’s Drill Hall theatre, on Sat 6 Feb.

Government support for LGBT History Month

LGBT History Month now enjoys the prestigious support of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Cure or Cruelty?

Cure or Cruelty?

Up until the late seventies, treatment to “cure” homosexuality was still available on the NHS. Worse than that, often it was compulsory.

LGBT History Month – February 2007

LGBT History Month – February 2007

LGBT History Month is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Britain and Northern Ireland.

Gays during WWII

Gays during WWII

Thoughts of LGBTs during World War Two tend to be dominated by stories of those who died with a pink triangle on their sleeve, leaving a distressing and helpless impression.

An Old School Tradition?

An Old School Tradition?

Every time a parent hands over the school fee cheque, peace of mind is bought - a promise that their little one will be taught in an age old system that has been tried and tested for hundreds of years.

 The Secret Gay Life of Hitler

The Secret Gay Life of Hitler

Gay historical figures play a vital role in the LGBT community. Not only do they demonstrate the vital part gays and lesbians play in the world, they also prove that homosexuality is not just a modern day phenomenon.

Hidden Holocaust

Hidden Holocaust

When the list of minority groups persecuted by the Nazis is quoted, LGBT’s are sometimes left out. Not only are they often erased from history but gays were also given short shrift by the allies after the war.

We’re History!

We’re History!

February 2006 is the UK’s second LGBT History Month! Fyne’s precious little artefact Adrian Gillan examines why bringing our oppressed and airbrushed past out of the closet can make us queers feel great today and help change wider attitudes too. Plus: how we can all get involved.