Before We Were Proud
An exhibition of portraits and interviews by photographer Steve Reeves, highlighting the personal histories of older members of the LGBTQ+ community with lived experience before the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community before 1967 there was not only the risk of physical and verbal abuse, but there was also the risk of arrest and imprisonment. Though Britain is slowly becoming a more open-minded country, members of the LGBTQ+ community still endure prejudice.
Every year, the Pride March has become a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, but many people don’t realise that it started as a protest, and those brave enough to attend back in the 1960s took considerable risks.
Before We Were Proud is an ongoing project aiming to tell the stories of these courageous people.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community before 1967 there was not only the risk of physical and verbal abuse, but there was also the risk of arrest and imprisonment. Though Britain is slowly becoming a more open-minded country, members of the LGBTQ+ community still endure prejudice.
Every year, the Pride March has become a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, but many people don’t realise that it started as a protest, and those brave enough to attend back in the 1960s took considerable risks.
Before We Were Proud is an ongoing project aiming to tell the stories of these courageous people.
Image supplied by Waterside Arts Centre
- Location
- Waterside
- Date
- 9 May – 1 August
- Time
- Multiple sessions — see below
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 12-100
- Price
- Free
Upcoming sessions
- 25 July 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 26 July 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 27 July 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 28 July 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 29 July 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Showing the next 5 of 8 sessions.
- Family friendly
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
Map is currently unavailable.
Other events at Waterside
Event date: From 25 July
House of Life
House of Life is a travelling cult collective with one goal: to get you happy, at any cost.
Event date: 17 – 21 August
Artful Playground Summer School
Children will have sessions in acting, singing, and dance/movement, text and character and work together with course leaders to put together a show! On the last day there will be a performance for friends and family!
For more info about the course call Artful Playground on 0161 438 2021
To book a place, please call Box Office on 0161 912 5616
For more info about the course call Artful Playground on 0161 438 2021
To book a place, please call Box Office on 0161 912 5616
Event date: 17 August – 3 October
What Is Precious?
What Is Precious comes to Waterside, bringing a curated selection of Design Nation members, whose practices challenge our perceptions of material value through the lens of sustainability and contemporary craft.
Event date: 17 August – 3 October
ADORN
As part of the inaugural Manchester Jewellery Week, this exhibition brings together a collection of selected contemporary jewellers who create statement pieces of art jewellery, covering a range of disciplines, from precious metals to glass.
Nearby venues
Walkden Gardens, Sale
Walkden Gardens is a hidden gem, a maze of small garden rooms, woodland areas, a Dovecote and a labyrinth. There's also a theatre lawn where outdoor events are held during the summer.
Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
This man made lake and nature reserve is home to walking trails and a water sports centre.
Coppice Library
A community wellbeing library in Sale, run by BlueSci, providing books, digital resources, study space, activities, computers, free Wi-Fi and access to health and wellbeing support.
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