LISTEN: Telling the stories from Bristol LGBTQ people going back 300 years

Andrew Foyle from Outstories Bristol, a volunteer community history group, discusses the stories of LGBTQ people throughout Bristol’s history from the 17th century to the present day.

Bristol History Podcast 27th October, 2021

Tom Brothwell

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Jonathan Rowe

October 28, 2021 at 4:33 pm

Hi Tom Just listened to your podcast with Andy Foyle who I know. Really interesting. I’ve written some articles ( and have more to do ) about “Significant” LGBT people connected withBristol and beyond for the OutStoriesBristol website. If you’re interested in more material feel free to contact me. Regards Jonathan

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- Emily
  
  February 2, 2022 at 2:35 pm
  
  Hi Jonathon,
  I’m currently undertaking a public history project on Bristol and the LGBT+ community and wondered how best to contact you? Best wishes, Emily
  
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Peter Main

December 13, 2023 at 12:09 pm

I was the first openly gay Lord Mayor of Bristol

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