Andrew Lumsden was among the infuriated queens on the original London Pride march in 1972 and invented Gay News our first national newspaper, which was taken to Court on a charge of blasphemy in 1977. Andrew is the author of Homophobe: Essays on Henry Labouchere.

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Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.

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