Can attraction change over time?
#lgbtqeducation #loveislove #lgbtpride #gaypride #lgbtqia #lgbthistory #lgbtq #pride #lesbianpride #lgbthistorymonth #lgbt #gay #queer #queerhistory #bisexualculture #pansexualpride #lgbtcommunity #queerpride #nonbinarypride #lgbtqplus #bisexualpride #GayChicago
Peto, with a short haircut and in a Met police uniform, sits at a desk in front of a map of the Met Police's divisions.
Front cover of Barbara Bell's 'Just Take Your Frock Off - A Lesbian Life', showing a hand-tinted photograph of a woman with a bobbed haircut and yellow blouse.
Barbara Bell's 1940s memoir was the start of our hunt for #UntoldStories of early Met WPCs - ones already in our library by Lilian Wyles and Dorothy Peto by contrast reflect the upper-working and middle class backgrounds of many early female Met officers in the 1920s & '30s. #Archive30 #LGBThistory
The first book to explore #TransgenderStudies, featuring Magnus Hirschfeld's work on transvestitism, sexual transitions, and intermediaries. In English as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. #MagnusHirschfeld #GermanGayMovement #LGBThistory #QueerStudies
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXCWZHSF
Available in Translation! Magnus Hirschfeld's major works. eBook, paperback, hardcover editions. Transvestism; Homosexuality; Lesbian Gay Bisexual #TransgenderStudies Intersexual issues. #LGBThistory #GermanGayMovement. #MagnusHirschfeld #QueerStudies.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY3PF5JT
We'wha seated on the floor weaving a traditional belt using a backstrap loom in a simple indoor setting.
A death which caused universal regret and distress in Zuni was that of We'wha, undoubtedly the most remarkable member of the tribe. This person was a man wearing woman's dress, and so carefully was his sex concealed that for years the writer believed him to be a woman. Some declared him to be an hermaphrodite, but the writer gave no credence to the story, and continued to regard We’wha as a woman and as he was always referred to by the tribe as “she”--it being their custom to speak of men who don woman’s dress as if they were women--and as the writer could never think of her faithful and devoted friend in any other light, she will continue to use the feminine gender when referring to We'wha. She was perhaps the tallest person in Zuni certainly the strongest, both mentally and physically. Her skin was much like that of the Chinese in color, many of the Zunis having this complexion. During six months' stay in Washington he became several shades lighter. She had a good memory, not only for the lore of her people, but for all that she heard of the outside world. She spoke only a few words of English before coming to Washington, but acquired the language with remarkable rapidity, and was soon able to join in conversation. She possesses an indomitable will and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Her likes and dislikes were intense. She would risk anything to serve those she loved, but
"[We'wha] was a man wearing woman's dress, and so carefully was his sex concealed that for years the writer believed him to be a woman...and continued to regard We’wha as a woman and as he was always referred to by the tribe as 'she'"
#QueerHistory #LGBTQHistory #lgbthistory #TransHistory
Queer Nottingham 1991 to 2020 Book Launch. Join us and step back in time with talks, DJs, conedy, stalls and more! 22 May, 7pm at Central Library. Tickets through Five Leaves Bookshop.
#BookLaunch for @cjdebarra's new book, a second volume exploring Nottingham's #QueerHistory. Central Library, 22 May at 7pm. Get tickets from @fiveleavesbookshop
#QueerNottingham #NottinghamHistory #LGBTHistory #LGBTQHistory
The first book to explore #TransgenderStudies, featuring Magnus Hirschfeld's work on transvestitism, sexual transitions, and intermediaries. In English as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. #MagnusHirschfeld #GermanGayMovement #LGBThistory #QueerStudies
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXCWZHSF
Available in Translation! Magnus Hirschfeld's major works. eBook, paperback, hardcover editions. Transvestism; Homosexuality; Lesbian Gay Bisexual #TransgenderStudies Intersexual issues. #LGBThistory #GermanGayMovement. #MagnusHirschfeld #QueerStudies.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6VM8LMB
This is our last feature post for Women's History Month! Surprise Lucy and Suzanne were a couple!
#wlw #wlwartist #WomensHistoryMonth #lgbthistory #QueerHistory
Introducing a Parisian Published illustrator who resisted Nazi occupied France. Her name was Suzanne Malherbe.
#WomensHistoryMonth #lgbtqcommunity #lgbthistory #suzannemalherbe
The protest’s success pressured the FDA to expedite AIDS drug approvals, heralding a new era of militant AIDS activism. #lgbthistory
Today in #LGBTHistory
ACT UP’s First ProtestOn March 24, 1987, the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) held its first-ever demonstration on Wall Street in New York City. About 250 activists blocked traffic and chanted for government and pharmaceutical action to fight AIDS.
Urania Manuscripts (Michael Lombardi-Nash) publishes translations of texts from the Early #GermanGayRightsMovement. Magnus Hirschfeld (#MagnusHirschfeld) and Karl Heinrich Ulrichs. Paperback, hardcover & eBook editions #lgbtHistory #Transgender Studies
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHHVPXTG
“Reading about all the work you and Paul Nash have been engaged in for many years, translating and advocating and educating the public—is truly inspiring.” ─Dana Rubin, SpeakingWhileFemale Magnus Hirschfeld #QueerStudies #lgbtHistory #MagnusHirschfeld
www.amazon.com/dp/B085QMG7GC
Jo Purvis, who ran tea dances in London during the 70s and 80s, is featured on Radio 4's Last Word.
#lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+
#lgbthistory #lgbtqhistory #lgbtqia+history
#queerhistory
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Introducing the intelligent and articulate Deborah Batts. She is another one our features for Women's History Month.
#WomensHistoryMonth #Deborahbatts #Queerhistory #lgbthistory
The first book to explore #TransgenderStudies, featuring Magnus Hirschfeld's work on transvestitism, sexual transitions, and intermediaries. In English as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. #MagnusHirschfeld #GermanGayMovement #LGBThistory #QueerStudies
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXCWZHSF
Available in Translation! Magnus Hirschfeld's major works. eBook, paperback, hardcover editions. Transvestism; Homosexuality; Lesbian Gay Bisexual #TransgenderStudies Intersexual issues. #LGBThistory #GermanGayMovement. #MagnusHirschfeld #QueerStudies.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY3PF5JT
Perfect Arrangement by @topherpayne.bsky.social opens one week today and runs 9 - 14 March 2026. Tickets are available from the link in bio or madstheatre.org/mads_product....
#cheshiretheatre #manchestertheatre #queertheatre #lgbttheatre #lgbthistory
Listen Here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-iuube-...
#queer #queerhistory #gay #gayhistory #lgbt #lgbthistory #podcast #lgbtqia+ #queerbooks #gaybooks #books
And this is another important story for #LGBTHistory
A lesbian couple. Right there. In Agatha Christie. The definition of cosy crime mystery, and comfortable (except when murdered) England. And everyone is just absolutely fine about it.
We have always been here. We always will.
Urania Manuscripts (Michael Lombardi-Nash) publishes translations of texts from the Early #GermanGayRightsMovement. Magnus Hirschfeld (#MagnusHirschfeld) and Karl Heinrich Ulrichs. Paperback, hardcover & eBook editions #lgbtHistory #Transgender Studies
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHHVPXTG
A colourful graphic celebrating #LGBT+HistoryMonth and the theme of #ScienceAndInnovation. Illustrated hands wave progress pride flags around an illustration of Jemma Redmond, a white person with their hair up and wearing a cardigan, who is smiling. The background is framed with the pride flag colours.
Text reading: Jemma Redmond (1978–2016) was a trailblazing biotech innovator who co-founded the company Ourobotics, where she developed groundbreaking 3D bioprinters capable of printing living tissues and organs and designed ways to keep cells alive during printing — making her a leading figure in tissue engineering. Redmond’s interest in biotechnology was driven in part by her lived experience as an intersex person, which fuelled her mission to make cutting-edge medical technology more accessible and approachable for future patients and researchers alike. This #LGBT+HistoryMonth, we celebrate her visionary work — and the ongoing impact of LGBT+ people in science and technology!
This #LGBT+HistoryMonth, we’re celebrating queer innovators in science 🧬🌈 Today’s spotlight: Jemma Redmond (1978–2016), an Irish biotechnologist who co-founded Ourobotics and pioneered 3D bioprinting of living tissues—reshaping regenerative medicine.
#LGBTHistory #LGBTCommunity
Wikipedia's logo in rainbow colors, used to represent the LGBTQ community
Save the date! Our next edit-a-thon on LGBT+ history is this Friday, 27th February.
Book your spot now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980171477...
#OER #lgbthistory #WikimediaUK
“Reading about all the work you and Paul Nash have been engaged in for many years, translating and advocating and educating the public—is truly inspiring.” ─Dana Rubin, SpeakingWhileFemale Magnus Hirschfeld #QueerStudies #lgbtHistory #MagnusHirschfeld
www.amazon.com/dp/B085QMG7GC
Catching up on last year’s #LittleRebelsAward Shortlistees:
@sflayzell.bsky.social Cottonopolis rubbing spines with those plain old bad heroines and the like in @ruebaldry.bsky.social ‘s “10 Lesbian Novels” recs for #LGBTHistory 2026
@northodoxpress.bsky.social
@schoolsoutuk.bsky.social
#KidLitUK
Leaflet for the Jewish Lesbian and Gay Helpline in bright pink, blue and black colours
Leaflet for the Jewish Lesbian and Gay Helpline in bright pink, blue and black colours
The Jewish Lesbian and Gay Helpline operated from 1987-2009. Our collections include papers about its aims, services provided, resources and the geographical area served as well as its application to join the then Central Council for Jewish Social Services
#LGBTHistory
![Part of a handwritten letter on creamy beige paper with dark brown or black ink. The text reads "Your Father return'd home last night looking vastly well and very much pleased with his Brighthelmstone [Brighton] excursion which has agree'd excessively with him. Nothing could be more gay."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:256ibdqx32qzse2yjipsba7g/bafkreigzyw3rrqadtex5firjkoqyh5nd2g32tl3zkzgnhdtyz6di4puow4)
Part of a handwritten letter on creamy beige paper with dark brown or black ink. The text reads "Your Father return'd home last night looking vastly well and very much pleased with his Brighthelmstone [Brighton] excursion which has agree'd excessively with him. Nothing could be more gay."
One of the challenges of #LGBTHistory is terminology. #Gay wasn't commonly used as an alternative to homosexual until the 1950s so 18th and 19th century uses have a very different definition, as many letters in our collection illustrate #Context
“How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race?” ~Marsha P. Johnson
🖤🏳️🌈Black Trans Lives Matter❕🏳️⚧️🖤
#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #americanhistory #lgbthistory #transrightarehumanrights
#marshapjohnson #translivesmatter
“I try to remind the youth today that they were lucky to have people like me to pave the way.” ~Lady Chablis, Savannah Magazine (2013)
#BlackTransLivesMatter ‼️
#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #americanhistory #lgbthistory #transisbeautiful
#translivesmatter #ladychablis #quoteoftheday #quote
