Learn & Discover
Learn & Discover
Passion, pride and protest
A CAMRA Learn & Discover audio guide
Pt.1 – Passion, is the first in a 3-part audio series exploring the centrality of pubs to LGBT lives exploring the vital role the pub has played for LGBT communities over the years. From the very first ‘gay pubs’ that sprang up at a time when homosexuality was still illegal, through to the era of HIV/AIDS, Section 28, the growth of Pride and right up to date with the struggles many LGBT venues are currently having simply to survive. Emma Inch speaks to key figures – including LGBT historians, activists and publicans – in order to tell an important story of passion, pride and protest.
Emma Inch
Award winning beer writer, broadcaster Emma Inch is the founder of Fermentation Beer and Brewing Radio and the Cider’s Web podcast series
Passion, pride and protest: Pt.1 - Passion
Pt.2 - Pride
Emma Inch speaks to key LGBT figures about the centrality of LGBT pubs in exploring identity, and establishing pride through watching, meeting and loving people met in queer pubs.
Pt.3 - Protest
Emma Inch speaks to key LGBT figures about the fundamental nature of life as protest through socialising in queers spaces, and LGBT pubs as the crucible for campaigning activity for greater rights and freedom from discrimination.
“Queer pubs are essential…in our history they are the crucible where all our wonderful things happen”
— David Sheppard, Project Director of Queer Heritage South
