About this event
In this talk, we will discuss some of the key issues for understanding LGBTQ+ people in the past.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults and teenagers.
- Booking required:
- Please book your place by 8pm, Friday, 6 February 2026.
- Please leave your name, the number of tickets you want and your address.
- Book your place online through Eventbrite
- You can also book by emailing BroadfieldParkSlopes@investinrochdale.co.uk
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- Contact: BroadfieldParkSlopes@investinrochdale.co.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Development Agency
Our conversations around the presence of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) people within the archaeological record have always been lacking. Prejudice, indifference, and taboo have shaped the way we have approached the subject and clouded our interpretations of the past.
Queer and feminist archaeologies have offered new perspectives on identifying and understanding the presence of LGBTQ+ people within the archaeological record. They provide new insight into social systems, identity and norms within past societies.
This talk looks at key archaeological finds and historical records to better understand these people’s lives.
This talk will be delivered by Rochdale Development Agency's archaeologist Jordan Perris.
Disclaimer
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