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LGBTQ History Tour in Brighton (semi-private)
1h30
Private
About this activity
An informative and entertaining walk through 200 years, revealing histories which have often been forgotten or ignored. Discover the lives of people who lived in very different times and their tales of bravery and achievement, through changing times and attitudes. All this on a route which takes us from the grandeur of the seafront, through the quaint old Lanes and finishing in the 'gay village' of Kemptown.
• tales of Regency Brighton and the Dandies
• discover the person who, disguised as a man, became a pioneering doctor 50 years before women were officially allowed to practice medicine
• Oscar Wilde's eventful visits to Brighton
• a same-sex wedding - in 1923!
• lesbian and gay bars in the 1950s & 60s
• entertainment stars, including an Edwardian drag king, and Dusty Springfield
• the location of England's first Civil Partnership ceremonies
• a lesbian diarist from the early 19th century, whose diary has been called 'The Rosetta Stone of Lesbian History'
• political protest and activism
• the modern 'gay village'
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• tales of Regency Brighton and the Dandies
• discover the person who, disguised as a man, became a pioneering doctor 50 years before women were officially allowed to practice medicine
• Oscar Wilde's eventful visits to Brighton
• a same-sex wedding - in 1923!
• lesbian and gay bars in the 1950s & 60s
• entertainment stars, including an Edwardian drag king, and Dusty Springfield
• the location of England's first Civil Partnership ceremonies
• a lesbian diarist from the early 19th century, whose diary has been called 'The Rosetta Stone of Lesbian History'
• political protest and activism
• the modern 'gay village'
Included
- Blue Badge guide
- Local guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
Original
40%
Adrenaline
20%
Reviews
Ric was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about the people and places that are an essential part of Brighton's LGBTQ history. Moving, inspirational and fascinating exploration of the real-life characters involved in shaping the vibrant, relaxed, progressive, bohemian city it is today. Highly recommended for anyone - none of us was LGBTQ in our group - with an interest in the kind of history that schools in 21st century Britain ought to be teaching, but singularly fail to.