Queering Britain: Keeping LGBTQ Stories Alive

This research began in Blackpool, exploring its rich drag scene and LGBTQ+ histories. It has since grown into a wider project gathering stories from towns and cities across the UK. Through voices that connect generations and place, Helen is starting to explore how identity is shaped by place and heritage. Reflecting on the legacy of Section 28, preserving and sharing these stories publicly matters now more than ever. This talk will focus on stories from the seaside town of Blackpool.