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London Fortean Society: The Haunted Landscape: Magic, Fairies and Old Gods
Conway Hall
This year, The Haunted Landscape, our annual folklore all-dayer, delves into the realms of magic fairies and old gods. We will entertain the Great God Pan with Professor Ronald Hutton and Sara Hannant, discover witch trials with Marion Gibson and walk Britain's haunted lands with Jeremy Harte and Fiona Robertson.
Join us as we explore the vast and complex history of Gay, Lesbian & Queer life in London and learn how we evolved into the dynamic and diverse LGBTQI+ community that we celebrate today. We take a deeper dive into the historic suffering that living a gay life endured in the past, leading to the death sentences of many. Learn about the pioneering drag queens of the 1700’s who paved the way for others, the life and loves of Oscar Wilde that led to his imprisonment, the emergence of a gay community meeting in the tea rooms of Central London, the birth of Gay Pride in the 70s and the devastating impact AIDS had on our community in the 1980s. No stone is left unturned in this walking tour timeline of dramatic events that takes you from Charing Cross to Soho Square on an exciting journey through the ages. As we head into Soho, we take in the wonderful sights of London and hear about the historic Queer stories surrounding well known landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus. Come on this Queer History Walking Tour to understand it's past and celebrate why London is one of the most exciting and openly free societies of the modern age, with the largest demographic of openly LGBTQIA Community in Europe.
The Fashion Styling of Black British Music 1990 – 2020
V&A South Kensington · V&A
Explore the artistry of fashion styling for Black music within the music industry. Uncover the stories behind the visual and sartorial identities of music genres celebrated in V&A East’s inaugural exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story.
The final Birdking volume is now out! The fourth and concluding volume of the dark fantasy epic is one of our most highly anticipated books this year and we are jumping with excitement to take it home to read! To celebrate the release, we've planned a signing with the magnificent artist CROM on…
BOOK LAUNCH: REBEL FOOTPRINTS with DAVID ROSENBERG
Housmans
@ COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE THE THIRD EDITION OF DAVID ROSENBERG’S PASSIONATE ODE TO LONDON’S RADICAL GEOGRAPHIES! The radical response to conservative heritage tours and banal day-tripper guides, Rebel Footprints brings to life the history of social movements in the capital. Transporting readers from well-known landmarks to history-making hidden corners, David Rosenberg tells the story of protest and struggle in London from the late eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century. From the suffragettes to the socialists, from the Chartists to the trade unionists, the book invites us to step into the footprints of a diverse cast of dedicated fighters for social justice. Self-directed walks pair with narratives that seamlessly blend history, politics and geography, and beautifully illustrated maps immerse the reader in the story of the city. Whether you are visiting it for the first time, or born and raised in it, Rosenberg invites you to see London as you never have before: the nation’s capital as its radical centre. Now in its 3rd edition, this radical walking guide has moved proved to be one of our most popular titles. Book a ticket now to avoid disappointment! As always, tickets are priced on a sliding scale. If you are unable to pay for a ticket please do not hesitate to contact us at shop@housmans.com, and a free ticket will be made available. If you choose ‘book + entry’ your copies of the book will be available to collect on the evening. If you would like to collect it earlier, or arrange for delivery, please contact us (postage is £2.95). Telephone 020 7837 4473 or email shop@housmans.com. Doors Open at 6:45pm, Event Starts 7:00
Waterstones · Harlequin Watford, Town Centre 201 Lower High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2UB
Waterstones Watford returns with the 2026 Christmas Book Festival! Find us inside the Harlequin Shopping Centre to meet and have your own copies signed by the WONDERFUL selection of authors joining us.
Uncovering LGBTQ+ Literature: History, Context, and Forgotten Gems
Bishopsgate Institute
With queer stories breaking into mainstream culture and classic texts being continually revisited, the rich lineage of LGBTQ+ literature remains a vital part of our cultural heritage.
With two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is crushing it right now.
Join us for our new Non-Fiction Book Club at Waterstones Piccadilly on the last Monday of every month. Chat with our expert booksellers about the best Non-Fiction has to offer, both old and new.
With two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is crushing it right now.
