OutStories Bristol

OutStories Bristol is no longer using 'X' (Twitter) because its owner Elon Musk publically attacks trans people and X promotes hatred and division.

A researcher wants to interview people about the visibility of bisexuals in local queer groups 2002-2014. The results will be published on the OutStories Bristol website. Please get in touch if you can help.

Tomorrow! Sam Rutherford explores a century of Western gay male culture and communities. bit.ly/4dEi2l3

Bristol Museums are seeking help to create an exhibition that will open in Bristol in Spring 2025. They want to work with groups of people to select objects for the exhibition and provide responses based on their own lived experience of gender. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2024/05/help-c…

Frances Power Cobbe (1822-1904) was a lesbian writer, philanthropist and women’s suffrage activist. She lived in Bristol in the 1850s working with leading social reformer Mary Carpenter. Read her story. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/people/biograp…

24th February is Bristol LGBTQ+ History Day! Join OutStories Bristol at M Shed for a day of fascinating talks highlighting our stories and heritage. Free! bit.ly/3TXz9aF

There have been rumours about Bristol-born Cary Grant’s sexuality ever since he became a Hollywood star in the 1930s. Jonathan Rowe explores this lesser known aspect of Grant's life in advance of ITV's 4-part drama 'Archie'. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/people/biograp…

Jonathan Rowe tells the story of Bristol-born gay poet Fabian Strachan Woodley (1888-1957). Thursday 26th October at St Cuthbert's Church, Brislington, Bristol, 7:30pm. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2023/07/26-oct…

This Saturday - OutStories Bristol AGM. 11am to 1pm at M Shed, Bristol. Catch up with members and hear about plans for LGBTQ+ History Month 2024. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2023/09/21-oct…

Sadly OutStories have had to discontinue the Mapping LGBT+ Bristol mobile app on Apple iTunes. Sorry! But you can still see the map with Bristol LGBT+ stories here! outstoriesbristol.org.uk/map/

Don't miss Museum Bums explore the classical inspirations for John Addington Symonds in their trademarked cheeky way! Saturday 7th October. 2pm. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2023/09/7-oct-…

21st October: OutStories Bristol AGM! Catch up with members and hear about plans for LGBTQ+ History Month 2024. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2023/09/21-oct…

Museum Bums explore the inspirations for John Addington Symonds! The duo behind @museumbums look at some of the characters in Symonds’ works in their own trademarked cheeky way. Saturday 7th October. Free. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2023/09/7-oct-…

Films and Filming was a magazine about art-house cinema of the 1950s and 60s. It also provided clandestine contact for gay men at a time when male homosexuality was a crime. Listen to the story. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0….

Bristol Archives have produced an excellent guide that lists their LGBTQ+ collections and gives general advice on researching our history: bristol.epexio.com/guides/Sources… Photo: ©Bristol Archives ref.45120/Ph/1

A rare witness statement reveals the tragic story of a Bristol gay couple, Richard Arnold and William Critchard, executed in 1753 for "the detestable crime of buggery". bristolmuseums.org.uk/blog/archives/…

Saturday is Bristol Pride Day on the Downs. OutStories have a stall in the Community Area. Come and say hello! outstoriesbristol.org.uk/2023/06/8-july…

A 1960s Bristol photographer Herbert Shergold took this. A researcher would like to hear if you know about Shergold or his photos! Hedy Van Erp hedyvanerp.nl

Jonathan Roe writes about artist Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) who attended a school in Weston-super-Mare and had friends in Bristol. outstoriesbristol.org.uk/people/biograp…

The Bristol Post has published a 2023 Pink List celebrating some of Bristol's most influential LGBTQ+ people. bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-n…