The Bristorian celebrates LGBTQ+ and Gender History with this selection of articles
Spaces and Places of Bristol’s LGBTQ+ History
Stella Rogers covers a few iconic sites in Bristol’s LGBTQ+ history.
The Rise and Fall of Films and Filming Magazine: An Oasis of Male Homosexuality under Criminalisation
Gaby Turner explores the past of a lesser-known queer film magazine from the mid-20th century, Films and Filming.
Sappho: An Ancient Lesbian Icon
An icon of lesbianism, George unpacks the ancient legacy behind Sappho.
“For Your Convenience”: The Queer Geographies of the Dark
For LGBTQ+ History Month, Lewis explores the ways in which nighttime public spaces allowed for homosexuality to flourish prior to legalisation in the UK
Judy Garland as a gay icon
For The Bristorian, Jake Tickle reflects on the life of Judy Garland, exploring the various stages of her career and particularly noting her significance as a figure within the queer community.
The History of Ballroom
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, and in light of the University’s LGBTQ+ society’s upcoming ball, Jake explores the expansive history of the ballroom subculture
‘The Love that Dare Not Speak Its Name’: Oscar Wilde as a Gay Icon
Oscar Wilde: Poet, alleged criminal and fashion pioneer. For LGBT History Month, the Bristorian explores the life and legacy of the man who arguably became a gay icon.
Pride & Prejudice: A Brief History of Gay Rights in the UK
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in London. Materially, it appears that things have vastly improved for the LGBT+ community over this period. Yet, it has certainly not been an easy journey: many obstacles and setbacks have been overcome along the way, giving rise to some seismic milestones. As part of its LGBT+ History Month initiative, The Bristorian looks into the history of gay rights in the UK.
Orgies, Threesomes and Gay Bars in 18th century Regency London: How accurate are Bridgerton’s depictions of sexuality in this context?
Exploring the sexual phenonemon of Bridgerton and how accurate its depictions are.
By Elaura Lacey.