Landmarking Guildford’s Queer History
- Event type
- Walk/tour, Exhibition
- Organisers
- University of Surrey
- Partners
- Blossom, New House Art Space, Surrey History Centre
- Contact
- [email protected]
- Is event online?
- No
- Accessibility features
- Assistance dogs welcome, Seating, Step-free access, Wheelchair accessible
- Accessibility information
- Please note that on the walk there will be cobblestones, steps and uneven ground, those with access requirements can take part by using the walk's audio guide app from inside New House. Please contact the organiser regarding specific access requirements.
- Accessibility links
- New House Art Space Accessibility page
- Region/country
- South East England
- Address
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New House Art Space
Fays Passage
Guildford
GU1 4SQ
- Booking required
- Yes
Scheduled dates
Are you up for a bit of queer time travel? This event takes you on an immersive audio treasure hunt to meet your LGBTQIA+ elders.
Walk in the footsteps of lesbian and gender nonconforming icon Anne Lister aka Gentleman Jack, explore the love nest of Edward II and Piers Gaviston, hear about the tragic story of Alan Turing, and meet Felix Holling, the trans archaeologist who ran Guildford Museum for many years.
After visiting the haunts of these and other figures of Guildford’s queer history, come and mingle with the 21st-century queers at New House Art Space. The amazing community organisation Blossom is putting together a creative activity and space for socialising.
The walk will begin at New House Art Space and is partially guided and partially self-guided through an audio app, so don’t forget to bring headphones and your phone! The walk takes around 1 hour.
This event is part of a series run by University of Surrey.