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The Welsh County LGBTQ+ Timeline Collection

Posted on By Norena Shopland
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In 2021/22 and 2023 the Welsh Government commissioned training in LGBTQ+ Language and History for local museums, libraries and archives to encourage the celebration of local stories of sexual orientation and gender identity. This is part of the work being done on raising awareness and understanding of the diverse population of Wales, and compliments the … Read More “The Welsh County LGBTQ+ Timeline Collection” »

Creating Llandudno’s Hidden History: LGBTQ Heritage Walk

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By Dr DeAnn Bell, Llandudno Museum When I came into the role of Community and Education Officer here at Llandudno Museum and Gallery in 2020, the museum was undergoing major refurbishment. Pandemic aside, part of the museum strategy was to uncover and share previously marginalised histories and find ways to support the diverse people and … Read More “Creating Llandudno’s Hidden History: LGBTQ Heritage Walk” »

Queer Ancestry- A look into the familial lives of some of Wales’ Queer historical figures

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Luke Blaidd (NB: Be advised that this blog contains descriptions of historical queerphobia and mention of 19th Century mistreatment of mentally ill individuals, intersex surgery, death) As ever with these history blogs, I like to draw upon classical history as a metaphor for the journeys I go on when researching queer Welsh history. When studying … Read More “Queer Ancestry- A look into the familial lives of some of Wales’ Queer historical figures” »