October

What is an Icon?
Walking tour
Sunday 4, 10.30–13.30 or 14.30–17.30

Explore the complexities of this question through meeting numerous 'iconic' men and women who have lived, worked, played and loved in the local area. Blue Badge Guide David Thompson leads you on this walking tour devised specifically in response to the inspirational figures in the Gay Icons exhibition, from the obvious to beyond.
Tickets: £15/£10 concessions (includes exhibition ticket)

From Carrying an Umbrella to Changing the Weather: Making difference matter in 21st Century Britain
Lecture
Thursday 15, 13.15–14.00

Ben Summerskill, Chief Executive of Stonewall, the largest lesbian, gay and bisexual equality body in Europe, discusses the LGB movement in Britain and his 'Gay Icons' choice for the exhibition.