About Queer History Cumbria

Queer History Cumbria was launched in 2026 as a way for Cumbrians and others to explore the queer history of the county.

The site was created by local historian Neil Whalley, expanding from research begun in 2023, and inspired by a project for LGBT+ History Month.

Please Get In Touch if you know of any aspects of Cumbria’s Queer History we’ve missed.