Join us for a special edition of Queer Social on Thursday, 6th February 2025, where we are pleased to welcome the Hold It Up Collective for an engaging Wakefield Queer Histories Workshop.
What to Expect
As part of LGBT+ History Month, this session will explore the rich and diverse history of the local LGBT+ community. The Hold It Up Collective, a group of socially engaged queer artists based in Leeds, will facilitate an interactive workshop examining the past, present, and future of queer life in Wakefield.
This is an opportunity to learn more about local LGBT+ history, share experiences, and understand how history is still being shaped today.
This event forms part of an ongoing local history project hosted by Our House Wakefield and funded by a Wakefield Culture Grant. There is no need to book in advance—simply attend and take part.
About Hold It Up Collective
The Hold It Up Collective comprises three queer artists—Frankie Mazzotta, Florian Hynam, and Kristina Nenova—who use art, archives, and oral histories as tools for activism and community building. Their work includes:
Art and banner-making as a form of protest and storytelling
Queer history research and archival projects
Leeds Queer History Tours, run through The Bookish Type
An upcoming Section 28 Project, launching in September 2025
More details about their projects and Leeds Queer History Tours can be found via The Bookish Type’s website, or you can contact them directly to arrange a private tour.
Event Details
Date:Â Thursday, 6th February 2025
Location:Â Queer Social, LonGBoaT Hubm Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station WF1 4EL
Time:Â 6:00 PM onwards
Entry:Â No booking required
This is an opportunity to come together to reflect on and celebrate LGBT+ history in an inclusive and welcoming setting.
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