10 minute recorded podcast

2500 word Essay

Queer Britain examines key moments in the formation of queer Britain. We examine the role played by individuals and major turning points in the history of queer Britain, ranging from the Labouchere amendment and the Second World War to the Sexual Offences Act of 1967. Queer Britain will also introduce you to some of the methodological challenges that are inherent in the history of sexuality and to some of the theories that have shaped its development. Sources that will be used include biographies, autobiographies and works of fiction (including works by Quentin Crisp and Radclyffe Hall) newspaper reports, cartoons, oral testimony, court proceedings and films.

Week 1: Introductions and defining our approach
Week 2: The 1880s
Week 3: The 1890s
Week 4: The 1910s
Week 5: The interwar period
Week 6: The 1940s
Week 7: The 1950s
Week 8: The 1960s
Week 9: Conclusions
Week 10: Off-site visit to National Archives
Week 11: Assessment session

Queer Britain - 6115HIST

Queer Britain

Understand the benefits and limitations of the archive vis a vis queer lives.

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of key historiographical works and scholarly debates in queer British history.

The ability to engage with and critically assess historiography and sources relating to queer British history.