13 October 1970
London Gay Liberation Front Founded
Activism Cultural UK
Founded in 1970 at the London School of Economics, the UK chapter of the Gay Liberation Front drew inspiration from revolutionary movements in the United States. It introduced radical political ideas into British gay activism and helped organise the first Pride march in London.
Impact & Significance
Introduced radical political ideas into British gay activism and paved the way for future Pride marches.
Reference Record
- Date
- 13 October 1970
- Era
- 1970-1989
- Sources
- 1
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Questions This Event Helps Answer
Q How did Pride marches begin? Pride marches began as public protest and commemoration after Stonewall, then spread through liberation movements that used visibility, solidarity and celebration as political tools. Q Which LGBTQ+ public figures changed visibility? They changed visibility in politics, science, activism and literature by showing that queer lives could be public, influential and historic.
