Queer Scrapbooks and Archival Fragments
Since 1937 Mass Observation has been recording the everyday thoughts, feelings and opinions of people in the UK. In 1982 the National Lesbian and Gay survey began, inspired by the work of MO, it sought to capture what everyday life was like for queer people living in the UK.
This LGBTQ+ History Month, MO is continuing the work of NLGS and asking what does it mean to be queer everyday, what is everyday life like? We’re looking to capture the ordinary and the mundane parts of life, which are often missing from archival accounts of queer lives and communities.
This event provides the opportunity to see material from the National Lesbian and Gay survey as well as other collections held at The Keep. There will also be the chance to learn more about our open call for writing and have a go at making your own queer scrapbook.