Manchester's Queer Histories

Celebrating Greater Manchester Histories and Heritage, Manchester Histories is a growing and dynamic charity (charity number:1151944).We work collaboratively with people, organisations and partners to reveal and celebrate the stories of the people and places that make up Greater Manchester. We connect people together to explore the past and shape the future through histories and heritage.

Manchester Histories

You are invited to come together to celebrate, hear about, and contribute to this landmark year for Manchester's Queer heritage

Contact Theatre

2025 is set to be a landmark year for Manchester's Queer heritage. This year sees the launch of four dynamic heritage projects that look back over the city's vibrant history in activism, art, HIV, and community service provision.<a href="https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/" title="https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Manchester Histories</a> and Queer Up North in association with Contact invite you to an evening of reflection, dialogue, and discovery. We're thrilled to announce that acclaimed writer and curator Greg Thorpe will host an engaging conversation with four groundbreaking organisations.Be amongst the first to know about the plans and to share your thoughts. Come and hear from:<ul><li><a href="https://ght.org.uk/" title="https://ght.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">George House Trust</a> Acting Up! 40 Years of HIV Activism - Joanne Rosenthal, freelance curator, and researcher.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.iapmcr.co.uk/protest" title="https://www.iapmcr.co.uk/protest" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IAP:MCR</a> PROTEST! Documenting Dissent - Jez Dolan, Artistic Director, IAP: MCR.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://lgbt.foundation/50years/" title="https://lgbt.foundation/50years/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LGBT Foundation</a> celebrating 50 years - Stevie Watson, Chief Executive's Business Manager and Dr. Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of the LGBT Foundation.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/news-list/queer-up-north-1992-2002-project-launch/" title="https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/news-list/queer-up-north-1992-2002-project-launch/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Queer Up North 1992-2002</a>: Celebrating Manchester's LGBTQ+ Heritage - Gavin Barlow, Co-Founder/Co-Director Queer Up North 1992-2002.</li></ul>Together, they will explore their rich archival work, share details about forthcoming events, reflect on where Manchester's radical queer roots have taken us, and where they might guide us next.We would love to hear your stories, questions, and contributions, so please come along with your curiosity and memories.#ManchesterHistories #QueerUpNorthMCR #NationalLottery #HeritageFundManchester Histories and Queer Up North - Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Granada Foundation. George House Trust Acting Up! 40 Years of HIV Activism and IAP:MCR PROTEST: Documenting Dissent are Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Trust. We extend our heartfelt thanks to National Lottery players. Without their support, these projects would not be possible.AccessibilityThe venue is fully accessible, but we endeavour to ensure this event is open to all, so welcome you to contact us regarding any specific requirements you may have before the event.Email: info@manchesterhistories.co.ukCall: 0161 306 1982.Event CapacityDue to the popularity of this event, tickets are in high demand. If you've booked a ticket but can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing info@manchesterhistories.co.uk. This will allow us to offer your place to someone on our waiting list.Seating is unallocated for this event so please arrive promptly to take your seat.DonationsThis event is free to attend, but you're welcome to make a donation to Manchester Histories when checking out and reserving your ticket. Every donation, no matter what size, can make a big difference by directly supporting our small charity, helping us continue our community engagement and year-long programme of events.Data GatheringWhen registering for this event we will ask you some questions about your age, gender, ethnicity, disability and postcode. Gathering this information helps us to report back to our funders and enables us to better understand our audiences so we can ensure we reach as many people as possible now and in the future. The information is given anonymously.

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