To celebrate London Pride 1st July, we share a tour through queer London history, anchoring at Gay’s the Word, a Bloomsbury book shop that has played a pivotal role in queer life and history.

We’ll think about…

• the systems that have oppressed, 
• how oppression can stoke the spirit of activism,
• unusual alliances in times of struggle,
• how a bookstore can serve as beacon and safe harbor, 
• a specific story of mutual support that is nearly impossible to believe, and
• the struggle for identity and the collective good.

Photos, sources, and more at our SHOW NOTES PAGE.

Note: Episode image from Gay's the Word bookstore