Writing same-sex desire in the British Museum

Thursday 19 January
13.15Stevenson Lecture Theatre

In advance of LGBT History Month, Curator Richard Parkinson explores British Museum objects which tell the story of same-sex desire – from ancient Egypt and Babylon to modern times.

Followed by a poetry writing workshop with John McCullough in association with the Poetry Society and Arts Council England. Write a poem about LGBT history and enter it for the Write Queer London competition 2012. No experience necessary – just come for the talk, or stay and get creative.

For full details, visit untoldlondon.org.uk
Activity takes about 40 minutes.

Free, just drop in.
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Bust of Antinous, the emperor Hadrian’s young lover. From Rome, Italy. AD 130-140