Lgbtq walk

Downloadable version of this walk (best printed on A3)

Start—1—Market Square

The Yellow Walk takes around one and a half hours.

The traditional meeting place is by the lions. Facing the impressive Council House; walk to its left. Tucked away down a narrow alleyway (Greyhound Street) was The Casablanca. This small venue over several floors became Kitsch in Today it has been converted by the City Council into universal lavatories. Heading away from the square, down another tiny alley is Five Leaves, an independent book shop that has a good stock of LGBTQ literature and friendly, helpful staff. It was set up following the closure of Mushroom Bookshop (another gay-friendly independent) on Heathcote Street.

2—Black Boy Hotel (Primark)

This modernist building is now Primark. Originally built by Littlewoods following the demolition of The Black Boy, a salubrious hotel that housed one of the gay bars of the s. All that remains is a small plaque on one of the pillars of the esplanade.

3 Blackamore’s Head (Zara)

At little further along Pelham Street (b

LGBTQ+ people have been a part of Glasgow’s history as distant as the city has existed. Although the histories of the LGBTQ+ community are often ignored or not recorded in traditional ways, we can find traces of their lives and experiences. From the court records of male sex workers in the Broomielaw to listings and adverts for club nights in the s, and from memories of the saunas and club scenes of the s to the direct action and activism of LGBTQ+ groups like the Lesbian Avengers.

This map highlights just some of the people, places and spaces that have been a part of Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ heritage and history. It’s not exhaustive, but we have tried to make it as representative and inclusive of all LGBTQ+ people and experiences as possible within the limitations of the records available to us. The map has been created with the help of a team of Glasgow Women’s Library’s History Detective volunteers in our Stride with Pride workshops in This trail was funded by Tesco Bags of Help Community Grant Scheme.

The walk takes you from Glasgow Green, the start and finish point of many Pride mar

Honorees

Jane Addams (–) the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in , a pioneer settlement worker, founder of Hull House in Chicago, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in women‘s suffrage and world peace. One of the most famous women in America in the early 20th century, Addams was also a charter member of the NAACP, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Women&#;s International League for Peace and Freedom. Visitors to Chicago&#;s Hull House Museum can explore more about Addams&#; personal life, legacy, and contributions to civic engagement and modern democracy. SF Bay Times Article

Alvin Ailey () Gay American ballet dancer and choreographer credited with popularizing modern dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th-century concert boogie. Gay American ballet dancer and choreographer credited with popularizing new dance and revolutionizing African-American participation in 20th-century concert dance. His Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and School served as a melting pot for many styles of dance and

Asia’s one and only English-speaking LGBT tour

Hong Kong may not hold rainbow flags flying in every district, but the city does have a rich lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) history. A meeting point of various cultures, Hong Kong has been a unique home to queers.

In this engaging walking tour, your entertaining and passionate local guide will lead you through historical landmarks in Central and Sheung Wan while discussing the city’s LGBT history, activism, and culture through storytelling and interactive activities. We will also touch on other sex and gender issues in this world city. Be inspired by the rich and diverse history of Hong Kong’s LGBT community.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Hear the stories behind several landmark cases that significantly influenced LGBT rights and legislation in Hong Kong
  • Pass by landmarks like the old Propaganda — the revolutionary bar that was Hong Kong’s most popular gay hangout see for almost 25 years
  • Visit iconic spots where some of Hong Kong’s preeminent LGBT movies were shot, such as All About Love
  • Learn about the important c