LGBT+ History: From Law Breakers to Party Makers

Take a walk through some of the momentous events to rock the landscape for the LGBTQ+ community. 

Discover where secrets were hidden and revealed, see where the “law breakers” were imprisoned, see were the UK's first openly identified intersex woman Georgina Somerset was married and learn about some gay tombs in Westminster Abbey. 

We will talk about major LGBTQ+ game changers like Peter Thatchall, and hear about some of the UKs most influential activist groups like the GLF and Stonewall UK.

Along the way we will meet rebels like Oscar Wilde whose passionate love affair caused a sensation and Radclyff Hall who changed the landscape of Lesbian life through her literature. 

We will journey through the past to the present meeting LGBTQ+ characters, and seeing the spaces that holds such momentous history. 

This walk starts at Parliament Square and is a wonderful walk through central pockets of London, ending in what is end point for the Pride Parade in recent years. 

This walking tour will provide you with free entry to Zodiac Bar in Camden and a gift card, the newest, hottest LGBT+ run bar for our community and allies. 

 

About Dani the Guide

Qualified Blue Badge and City of London Tourist Guide

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I love London so...

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Born and Bred in London, my passion for history and quirky stories from London's past and living life like a Londoner go hand in hand in my guiding style. 

I'm a believer that a Tour Guide should enhance your travels to make it an unforgettable experience. Put your trust in me to show you London in the way you want to see it plus add a Londoner's flavour to the mix. 

My interests lies in LGBT+ History, Royal History, City of London, WW1 & WW2, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, British Museum just to name a few... but I have a knack of showing you off the beaten track to the hidden secrets that Londons lower level and top level have to offer. 

Enthusiastic, Knowledgable and Passionate about what I do and that is why with me you are in good hands. 

You can equally be sure of a bespoke tailor made tour to fit your needs and interests.

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