1981
London Bisexual Group Founded
Activism Cultural UK
Established in the late 1980s, the London Bisexual Group became the first organised group in London dedicated to bisexual people. 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
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Questions This Event Helps Answer
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