We’re getting ready for Norwich Pride! Celebrate Nofolk’s queer heritage with us at one of these events:
Sat 15th July
Time: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Place: Cromer Museum (meet by front desk)
A short talk on queer life on the coast hosted by Queer Norfolk, followed by a self-led LGBT+ tour of Cromer Museum. Talk is free with museum admission. Booking essential, payment of £4.80 on the day. Book here.
Fri 28th July
10am-12pm
Meet outside The Forum
A walk around Norwich City Centre with a pre-recorded audio guide with Queer Norfolk, exploring LGBT+ history in the built environment. Optional workshop in the afternoon. You must bring a phone with an internet connection and headphones. Approximately 1.5h in duration, over approximately 1.5miles. There are some areas on route where seating is available.
Wheelchair accessible.
Fri 28th July
2pm-3.30pm
Norfolk Heirtage Centre (2nd floor in Norwich Millennium Library)
Create a page for Queer Norfolk’s ‘Norwich Queer Atlas’ about your favourite Norwich LGBT+ space – past or present. You may wish to attend the Norwich Queer History Walk (above) for inspiration! All materials provided.
Wheelchair accessible.
Say 29th July
9am-2pm
Outside Millennium Library
Make a protest badge inspired tby the ‘Revolting’ exhibition at The Assembly House and protest badges in the Queer Norfolk collection.
Wheelchair accessible.
If you have any queries regarding Queer Norfolk events, please contact: queernorfolk@gmail.com
There are also some local LGBT+ hiertage events coming up at libraries in Norfolk:
with Dr Jane Hattrick
Sat 13th May – 11am Norfolk Heritage Centre, Second Floor, Millennium Library
with Jojo and Lucy
Sat 10th June – 11am Norfolk Heritage Centre, Second Floor, Millennium Library
with Di Cunningham
Fri 30th June – 1.30pm for a 2pm start Sheringham Library
with Jules & Waggsie
Sat 8th July – 11am Norfolk Heritage Centre, Second Floor, Millennium Library
If you have any queries regarding library events, please contact: joanne.foster-murdoch@norfolk.gov.uk