Explore Gosport’s LGBTQ+ past. Discover how legislation in the 18th and 19th century impacted on real lives...

Join this talk and exhibition by Voices for Pride, an LGBTQ+ history project focusing on uncovering the history in the local area. It will showcase the story of one persons life in particular; James Nehemiah Taylor, a Royal Naval surgeon who was sentenced to death and executed in Portsmouth Harbour in 1809, for having “committed unnatural and detestable crimes” and the search for his resting place. You’ll also hear about some of the other people that have been uncovered and their stories.

Young people will deliver this event, explaining their archival research, and the journey it has lead them on to understand the impact that law has had.

Duration Approx. 90 minutes

Refreshments available for a donation.

Booking OPENS on 22 Aug at 0930

Advance Registration prefered: though you may also turn up without tickets.

To complete your registration, you will need your name, contact telephone number, email, post code

Please complete registration within 10:00 minutes. After this, the reservation we're holding will be released to others.

Accessibility: Full wheelchair access. For full accessibility options and facilities available, please go to Voices For Pride - Gosport Heritage Open Days

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