Research into the LGBTQ+ history of Wales
Norena Shopland Postcards are always a good and relatively cheap way to build up any collection. While it is harder to find those representing sexual orientation and gender identity, it is possible to find some items, particularly of more well-known people, such as the Ladies of Llangollen around whom a whole merchandising business grew up … Read More “Read the back” »
In the LGBTQ+ collection at St Fagans National Museum of History are these two badges showing a pram and the double female symbol. The donor of these badges volunteered at Cardiff Women’s Centre on Coburn Street. She recalls how “I was part of Cardiff Women’s Centre which was based in Corburn Street. Being a lesbian … Read More “Lesbian Mothers” »
In the Welsh Costume display at St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff is a small blue teapot. It was made about 1900, and would have been sold as a souvenir. On one side it depicts three women in Welsh costume, and on the other it shows the Ladies of Llangollen. The Ladies are … Read More “Ladies of Llangollen Teapot” »
By Ceri Thompson, Curator Big Pit Museum, Amgueddfa Cymru — National Museum Wales In 2015 the rainbow flag was flown from the headgear in Big Pit to commemorate the 1984/85 alliance between the LGBTQ+ community and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). In 1984, an alliance of lesbians and gay men was formed to support … Read More “Lesbians and Gaymen Support the Miners” »
King Edward II had a relatively short reign. He ascended the throne in 1307 but was deposed in 1327. Also known as Edward of Carnarvon he had relationships with both men and women and is recognised today as someone we would refer to as sexually fluid. Silver pennies featuring Edward II were minted at London, … Read More “Edward II coin” »
A number of pottery designs featuring highly imaginative depictions of the Ladies of Llangollen appeared during the first few decades of the 19th century. More details can be read on this blog: A Story on a Plate This particular plate is from Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales collection but it is an LGBTQ+ artefact anyone … Read More “A Story on a Plate” »
Consultations on legislation to allow same-sex marriage in England and Wales began in 2012. There was only one government consultation in Wales and this took place on 15 May 2012 at the United Reform Church, Cardiff. Federico Podeschi, the CEO of the charity the LGBT Excellence Centre, had met one of the Government representatives in … Read More “Equal marriage consultation” »
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