Welsh historian and author Norena Shopland, who specialises in researching, recording and promoting LGBTQ+ history, has announced the complete Welsh County LGBTQ+ Timeline Collection, which shares the queer history of every county in Wales, is now available.
In 2021/22 and 2023 the Welsh Government commissioned training in LGBTQ+ Language and History for local museums, libraries and archives to encourage the celebration of local stories of sexual orientation and gender identity.
One of the outcomes following the LGBTQ+ Language and History training was the construction of timelines for each of the 22 counties of Wales (plus the historic county of Gwent).
A baseline of highlighted moments from history was constructed by Norena from her Welsh historic collection and it is hoped these will be added to by local organisations and individuals. .
Norena said: “It is hoped that the timelines will be put to use in a variety of ways, and I have provided some tips on how to use them and I look forward to seeing the timelines take on new lives.”
The timelines, which are open access, are listed alphabetically by county, and free to use.
Dive into the Welsh County LGBTQ+ Timeline Collection HERE
