Press & Media
Check out some of the press coverage we’ve had for Queer Tours of London events and tours, and see below for our latest press releases.
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- ‘Meet the Activists Running London’s First Queer Tour of LGBT History’, Vice
- BBC London coverage of the campaign for a Queer Museum
- ‘From Soho to Vauxhall: the man behind London’s first LGBTQ history tour’, Independent
- ‘George Michael’s Life Celebrated in One of His Cruising Spots’, Huffington Post
- ‘Celebrating George Michael and the History of Cruising’, iD
- ‘A True Queer Life’, Vice
- ‘Remembering London’s lost queers in a 1930s gay club’, Dazed & Confused
- ‘We Survive, but AIDS is not over’, Open Democracy
- ‘Open top bus takes World AIDS Day protest on tour in London’, Gay Star News
17.06.19. For Immediate Release – Gay Liberation Front (GLF) recreate first Pride in London
17.06.19. For Immediate Release – Gay Liberation Front (GLF) recreate first Pride in London On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprisings that led to…
10.04.19 – Fantabulosa pics and video from our launch at Bishopsgate Institute
Thank you to Paolo Zeriali for our video of the ‘Queer Tours of London – A Mince Through Time’ archive launch at Bishopsgate Institute on…
10.04.19 – Archive Launch – Queer Tours of London: A Mince Through Time
WHEN – 10th April – 6.30-9.30pm WHERE – Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QH BOOKING – The launch is free and the Bishopsgate Institute…
‘Gay Liberation Front’ Dance Party – 50th Anniversary Special- Photos!
Thank you to Levi Hinds for the photos! Thank you to all the special performances, DJ sets and dances from the original GLF members, the…
For Immediate Release – 12.02.19 – ‘Equality Zap’ for access finds progress towards disability access in Soho
‘Equality Zap’ for access finds progress towards disability access in Soho On 02.02.19 – A year and a half on from a ‘Queer Disability Tour’…
For Immediate Release 24.01.19 – Hundreds to protest LGBT+ murders at Russian Embassy on Holocaust Memorial Day
This Holocaust Memorial Day – 27th January – hundreds of people from London’s LGBT+ community and their allies will protest outside the Russian Embassy in…
14.12.18 2-3pm – Toilet Humour – Re-Open Soho Toilets! Photocall and Protest
14.12.18 2-3pm at 26 Broadwick St (the toilets), Soho, London W1F 8HX- Toilet Humour – Re-Open Soho Toilets! Photocall and Protest – Facebook page here TOILET…
Hackney Pride 365 presents Queer Tours of London history walks – June 23rd and 30th
Drag Queen nuns on the 55 bus, the grave of a drag king, and gay cabaret during The Blitz… uncover Hackney’s fascinating and not-to-be forgotten…
For Immediate Release – 10.5.18. The Alternative George Michael Royal Wedding
For Immediate Release – 10.5.18. THE ALTERNATIVE ROYAL WEDDING PARTY ON HAMPSTEAD HEATH TO CELEBRATE GEORGE MICHAEL’S LIFE, TALENT, & COURAGE IN PROMOTING SEXUAL FREEDOM…
26.05.18 12 noon – “If you can ignore the background news” Queer Tour of London – Section 28 special
“If you can ignore the background news” Queer Tour of London – Section 28 special – facebook event page here ***When and Where*** Saturday May…
11-14.7.18. – Andrew Lumsden: A Retrospective – proudly supported by Queer Tours and Queerseum
QUEER TOURS OF LONDON – A MINCE THROUGH TIME in association with QUEERSEUM present: Andrew Lumsden: A Retrospective of the last 50 Years. 11-14th July…
May 19th 2018 1pm – This is My Culture – Back by Popular Demand – ‘The Real Qweens’ Wedding’
This is My Culture – Back by Popular Demand – ‘The Real Qweens’ Wedding’ – May 19th 2018 from 1pm. Pick up points to be taken…
‘Unfinished Business – LGBTQI+ Voices of the Revolution’ Showstomper!
A phenomenal end to the ‘Unfinished Business – LGBTQI+ Voices of the Revolution’ week of action to celebrate our worldwide LGBTQI+ community and bring strength,…
18.01.18. – ‘Jenny STILL f*cking lives with Eric and Martin’ – Section 28 Tribute Night
MEGA LOVE AND THANKS to everyone who made it such an amazing night! Particular thanks to The legendary abseiling lesbians and everyone who helped overturn…
Queer Tours of London – A Mince Through Time – 2017 Review and what’s in store for 2018!
Our 2018 calendar of walking and bus tours will soon be announced! We also welcome requests for special-themed tours , private tours and all kinds…
BANG BUS No.1. launches on the streets of London – what next?
WHAT AN EPIC NIGHT! – Thank you for making it so special! The BANG BUS happens on the last Saturday of every month – watch…