Equal Arts - Creativity Matters

A whistle-stop tour of Tyneside queer activism

Equal Arts Season 1 Episode 1

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In this first episode from the year-long Equal Arts project, hear from those involved in LGBTQIA+ activism in the North East during the 70s through to the early 90s. Episode 1 is a timeline of coming out stories, the burgeoning gay and women's scene and the creation of services by and for the community. Handing on our History was supported by Heritage Lottery funding.