Newham LGBTQ+ Words programme |
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To register for a free ticket email [email protected]
This project is possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund; delivered by Newham Poetry Group and Queer Newham in partnership with Seeders circle, The Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging at UEL and Borderless. |
Locations
- Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL - Newham Poetry House, West Ham Old Pavilion, Stratford Park, West Ham Lane E15 |
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About Mary Renault
Eileen Mary Challans, known by her pen name Mary Renault, was an English writer best known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece. Born in Forest Gate in 1905. Mary Renault's works are not well known in Newham and her memories and legacy in helping to bring awareness about LGBTQ+ issues are not recognised. She wrote the first British novel to face homosexual love squarely (The Charioteer). Her book has come to stand as a landmark of gay literature (R. Cooke, 2013, The Guardian). Some authors, such as D. Sweetman, note that some reviewers linked the book to the growing movement for reform of the laws against homosexuality in Britain and 'even drew the support of the Church of England's official newspaper'. More information: HERE |
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Programme
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February and March ALL Wednesdays, 6 - 7.30pm at Stratford Library
February 1st - Queer literature 8th - Storytelling skills 15th - Storytelling skills 22nd - Podcasting taster March 1st - Podcasting taster 8th - Special guests 15th - Queer Cinema 22nd - Visiting Queer archive at UEL (time to be confirmed) 29th - Queer literature |
April - location: Newham Poetry House
Saturday 8th, time to be confirmed - Oral History society course Saturday 15th, 1-5pm - Recording our stories Newham Heritage Month Queer literature in Newham Queer talent in Newham Visiting and placing blue plaque at Mary Renault's house August / Septiembre 2023 Launch party + exhibition |