LGBT+ History Month

February marks LGBT+ History Month. This is an annual nationwide celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history, including the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements. It was launched in 2005 by Schools Out, an education charity with origins in the Gay Teachers Association.

LGBT+ History Month promotes inclusion, equality and understanding. It celebrates the contribution that LGBT+ people have made to all aspects of life in the UK, whilst also highlighting the prejudice they have encountered and the challenges that many still face in the battle for equality, safety and freedom of expression.

As part of Merton council's celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Merton Heritage Service has compiled a range of themed resources, from online displays, film, interviews and poetry, to useful websites and puzzles. We hope you enjoy them.

You can find details of other LGBT+ displays, events and film screenings on the Merton Libraries Events page.

Online Displays:

Click on the links below to access a range of LGBT heritage displays.

Hidden Pride (Museum of London) Aspects of Merton's LGBT+ Heritage	LGBT and Royal Histories Just Like Us (Poster pack)	Desire...Identity (British Museum)  LGBT icons from History (BBC)

Words & Pictures:

Click on the links below to access film footage, interviews, poetry and animations about LGBT Heritage.

Useful Websites:

Click on the links below to access a range of sites covering LGBT heritage, archives and support services.

Puzzles & Activities:

Share your stories:

Merton Heritage Service is keen to ensure that its services and collections are representative of the local community. We are keen to expand our archives - if you have information, photographs, documents or objects that can add to the historical record of our borough, please feel free to contact us.

Email: local.studies@merton.gov.uk   or call 020 8545 3239.

Related material:

For more heritage resources, visit our History Pages & Activities section.