Guided Walking Tour of Newcastle's Queer History

The tour shares undisputed facts with a peppering of fiction to imagine what queer life in the North East might have been like from the 16th to the 21st centuries.

Fabulous! the LGBTQIA+ History Walk is a guided walk around the centre of Newcastle City. The walk spans history from the 16th Century to the late 20th Century. Just a few of highlights are:

• Discovering the incredible Ethel Williams and her ‘wife’ Frances Hardcastle

• Hearing how Gateshead was the home of an Edwardian trans-activist

• Learning how Durham was the first place in Britain to elect an out gay Councillor

• …and much more.

Why can come to this event?

This event is open to all and there are two tours, one at 10:00 and the second tour at 13:00. Places are limited on both walking tours to 20 people per tour.

Accessibility:

In terms of distance, the walking tour is approximately two miles, avoiding as many obstacles as possible (such as steps and stairs, but it includes being stationery for periods of up to 10 minutes). The tour lasts about 1hr 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome, but guides are not able to provide personal assistance. The tour is suitable for visitors who can make their way through the city unaided, or with the aid of their own assistants. There are some roads to cross, but the tour does not enter any buildings. Please be aware of personal safety at all times when crossing roads.

Photography:

Please note that official photography may be taking place on the tour. Please alert the photographer (if present) if you do not wish your photograph to be used for publicity and marketing reasons.