Queer History of London Walking Tour

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Clermont London, Charing Cross | London

Marcus James
Publisher/HostMarcus James
Queer History of London Walking Tour
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Join us as we explore the vast, complex history of Queer life in London from Roman Times to present day.
About this Event

We take a deeper dive into the historic suffering that living a gay life endured in the past, leading to the death sentences of many. Learn about the pioneering drag queens of the 1700’s who paved the way for others, the life and loves of Oscar Wilde that led to his imprisonment, the emergence of a gay community meeting in the tea rooms of Central London, the birth of Gay Pride in the 70s and the devastating impact AIDS had on our community in the 1980s.

No stone is left unturned in this walking tour timeline of dramatic events that takes you from Charing Cross to Soho Square on an exciting journey through the ages. As we head into Soho, we take in the wonderful sights of London and hear about the historic Queer stories surrounding well known landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus.

Come on this Queer History Walking Tour to understand it's past and celebrate why London is one of the most exciting and openly free societies of the modern age, with the largest demographic of openly LGBTQIA Community in Europe!




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The Clermont London, Charing Cross, Strand, London, United Kingdom

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