The first ever Gay Pride in London may not have taken place until 1972 ……. three years after both the Stonewall Riots and the legalization of homosexuality in the UK, but the city is steeped in queer history. The best way to take a crash course in this is to sign up for one of the free walking tours run by London With A Local.
Their Two-Hour Queer & LGBTQ+ History Tour will explore the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London, with stories of iconic people and places who have shaped the city and community through the centuries. Weaving through the streets of London’s West End, you will learn about pioneering drag queens from the 1700s, secret gay soirées of the 1920s, and the infamous development of Soho, one of the world’s best-loved queer neighborhoods.
Today the LGBTQ+ community’s presence can be seen across every borough and street in London. Though many inequalities still exist, but we take pride in a community that has been through so much, from repression and persecution to violence and discrimination, yet continues to strive towards bringing equality and inclusivity to all.
Tour Highlights include: Roman Queer Influence Heaven Nightclub, The Admiral Duncan The Aids Crisis, Gay Pride, Molly Houses, Soho & much more!
London With A Local is A Free Tour company based in London, run by Londoners, passionate about London. To find out when the next QUEER TOUR is check https://www.londonwithalocal.com/
