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# LGBT History Month: Queer Walking Tour to explore Brighton’s LGBTQ+ past, present and future
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-queer-walking-tour-to-explore-brightons-lgbtq-past-present-and-future/
- Published: 2022-02-02T11:00:24.000Z
- Updated: 2022-02-01T18:34:41.000Z
- Description: Join University of Brighton lecturers Dr Nick McGlynn (Human Geography) and Dr Rebecca Searle (Contemporary History) for a Queer Walking Tour on Wednesday, February 23 as part of LGBT History Month, free for all.
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Brighton, LGBTQ, queer, University of Brighton

Join **University of Brighton** lecturers Dr **Nick McGlynn** (Human Geography) and Dr **Rebecca Searle** (Contemporary History) for a **Queer Walking Tour** on **Wednesday, February 23** as part of **LGBT History Month**, **free** for all.

Brighton has a long history of association with sex and sexualities, and from the mid 20th century it became known as a ‘gay and lesbian’ (and now LGBTQ+) hotspot. As more LGBTQ+ people came to the city they made use of existing spaces for socialising, sex, activism, and community-building – and started to create their own spaces too.

The guided tour, **Brighton’s LGBTQ Spaces – Then, Now, Next**, starts at **Old Steine fountain** on **Wednesday, February 23** from **2pm.**

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/walkingtour.jpg)

Dr Nick McGlynn and Dr Rebecca Searle

The event will last for 90 minutes and is led by two specialists in LGBTQ+ issues. You’ll visit sites of:   

- Early discreet gay bars
- ‘Cottages’ used for public sex
- Women’s and lesbian activism
- Clubbing and partying
- Remembering those lost to HIV/AIDS

Along the way you’ll learn about the differences in Brighton’s LGBTQ+ spaces over the past century, recent changes in their use, and the real concerns over their future.

The walk will end at the **[Ledward Centre](https://ledcen.org.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** – Brighton’s new LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre – where you’ll hear from the centre’s director about this brand new space and its role in the city’s future.

**To join the walking tour, order a free ticket[ here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brightons-lgbtq-spaces-then-now-next-tickets-254461149147?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**