LGBTQ+ History Tour of London

'A charming and knowledgeable expert in gay history' - Bent Magazine



A walk around Bloomsbury - one of the most elegant areas of Central London - exploring the diverse, inspiring and surprising people, places and events that have shaped life for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people over the centuries. The tour lasts about 2 hours.

Hear about:

• the Bloomsbury Group of free-loving intellectuals
• Britain's legendary LGBTQ+ bookshop
• the lesbian pioneers of women's medicine
• the new trans flag road crossing
• an 18th century 'queer' space
• Victorians who crossed genders
• how a landmark lesbian novel was banned
• a historic queer-friendly 'bohemian' pub 

...and learn some Polari, London's secret gay language!

''Ric is a charismatic guide who has a knack for making the tour equal parts educational and entertaining.' - Viator review

'A student said it was one of their highlights of being at the university so far' - Graduate Program Co-ordinator

'This was a great tour and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the Queer lives Londoners once lived.' - Viator review

Online tours also available.