Learn & Discover
Learn & Discover
Passion, pride and protest
A CAMRA Learn & Discover audio guide
Pt.3 – Protest, is the third 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.3 - Protest
Pt.1 - Passion
Emma Inch speaks to key LGBT figures about the vital role LGBT pubs play in the journey from youth to adulthood. From the first foray into safer spaces, of being visible through to building friendships, support networks, forming relationships and finding love.
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.
“…the venues embody the history of our communities in an important way.”
—Ben Campkin, Professor of History & Theory of Architecture & Urbanism at UCL
