1981
London Bisexual Group Founded
Activism Cultural UK
Set up in the summer of 1981, the London Bisexual Group became the first organised group in London dedicated to bisexual people, holding weekly public meetings from September 1981. It provided a supportive community space and helped lay the groundwork for greater recognition of bisexuality within the broader LGBT movement.
Impact & Significance
As the first organised bisexual group in London, it provided a much-needed community space and challenged the erasure of bisexual identities within both straight and gay communities. Its legacy endures in the continued growth of bisexual visibility and organising.
Reference Record
- Date
- 1981
- Era
- 1970-1989
- Sources
- 3
Editorially reviewed — reviewed · last reviewed 2026-09-19.
Questions This Event Helps Answer
Q How did Pride expand across the UK? It grew through local Pride organising, Stonewall-era campaigning, Channel Islands legal change and public figures who widened visibility. Q How has Pride in London changed? Pride in London changed from a small liberation march in 1972 into a major civic event, while still carrying protest, visibility and rights advocacy. Q How did UK LGBTQ+ community organising build public visibility? It built visibility through specialist groups, Pride naming changes, regional marches and trans youth support.
