A new exhibition in Suffolk, Pride in Suffolk’s Past, is due to explore the county’s hidden LGBTQ+ history. The exhibition is due to be held at The Hold in Ipswich from next February, provided that any new coronavirus restrictions don’t postpone it.
The Suffolk Archives, who have worked on creating the exhibition, said in a statement: “An enthusiastic group of volunteer researchers has been delving into the archives to discover stories about the experiences of ordinary people as well as well-known figures, experiences during the 1980s when AIDS and HIV were propelled into public consciousness, press coverage and the language used to talk about sexuality in the past.” The exhibition is also planning on exploring how people today approach