Queer Footprints by Dan Glass / A Guide to Uncovering London’s Fierce History
Book reading and discussion with Dan Glass and Rachael House (Artist and Curator at Space Station 65) and Anthony Psaila/Medusa Has Been (Actor, burlesque performer and singer)
‘Glass has used his vast experience as a campaigner to create something dizzyingly energetic. His writing isn’t just informative; it compels you to act.’ - Darren McGarvey, Orwell Prizewinning author of Poverty Safari.
This groundbreaking guide will take you through the city streets to uncover the scandalous, hilarious and empowering events of London’s queerstory. Follow in the footsteps of veteran activists, such as those who marched in London’s first Pride parade in 1972 or witnessed the 1999 bombing of the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho.
Accompanied by a chorus of voices of both iconic and unsung legends of the movement, readers can walk through parts of East, West, South and North London, dipping into beautifully illustrated maps and extraordinary tales of LGBTQIA+ solidarity, protest and pride. The shadows of gentrification, policing, homophobia and racism are time and again resisted.
From the Brixton Fairies to Notting Hill Carnival to world-changing protests in Trafalgar Square, Rebel Dykes to drag queen communes, Queer Footprints celebrates the hidden histories of struggle and joy. Including an accessibility guide and a list of these gems for your pleasure - queer spaces, clubs, networks
Walk in our queer elders’ footprints in this guide full of humour, joy, pathos and mischief. Dan Glass is a healthcare and human rights activist, performer, presenter, writer and author of United Queerdom. Dan has been rec-ognised as ‘Activist of the Year’ with the Sexual Freedom Awards and was announced a ‘BBC Greater Londoner’ for founding Queer Tours of London - A Mince Through Time. Dan recently founded self-defence empowerment programme Bender Defenders and Queer Night Pride to confront rising hate crime. Follow him @danglassmincer
Come and join us for a lively and informal book reading and discussion with Dan Glass And artist/curator Rachael House and performer Anthony Psaila.