Research into the LGBTQ+ history of Wales
by Syd Morgan In December 1971, Plaid Cymru’s monthly newspaper, Welsh Nation, published a letter from Cardiff Gay Liberation Front. Its content was an attempt to fuse the demands of the GLF with those of the Party’s aims. It had been written by Stuart Neale, active in both organisations and this narrative chronicles his attempt … Read More “Stuart Neale” »
2000 Controversy over the repeal of Section 28 The secretary of the National Union of Teachers Cymru, Gethin Lewis, said, “It is a faulty piece of legislation and there is no need for it to exist. Teachers should be trusted to deliver sex education in a way that is appropriate to their schools and they … Read More “2000-2001” »
1980 Swansea Lesbian Line. The Line has just started; the collective is small and welcomes new members to answer queries on the phone. Contact them on Fridays 7.00-10.00 at 0792467365. Source: Spare Rib, January 1980 Noel Sullivan from the group Hear’Say is born on 28 July and grows up in Cardiff. Two fined. In two … Read More “1980s” »
1971 The newspaper of the Gay Liberation Front, Come Together, was formed by the GLF’s Media Workshop in 1970. Issues 1-16 have been digitalised by the Bishopsgate Institute and can be accessed by clicking on the above link. The magazine mainly covered London but did include regional details including Howard Llewellyn in Cardiff and a … Read More “1970s” »
1903 Source: Rhyl Record and Advertiser, 16 May 1903 For more on Percy Meye listen to Jane Hoy’s podcast 1904 Angus McBean, a Welsh photographer, was born on 8 June. In the spring of 1942, his career was temporarily ruined when he was arrested in Bath for criminal acts of homosexuality. He was sentenced to … Read More “1900s” »
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