Queer Britain, the UK’s first LGBTI museum, opened its doors in London last week, promising to bring the history and culture of the community to a wider audience.
Housed in a 19th-century building in a redeveloped area behind King’s Cross railway station, the museum has been four years in the making and is entirely financed by private donations.
A major exhibition is slated for the coming months combining photos, artworks and costumes. Visitors can already discover the history of the community in the UK, from cross-dressing Victorians to more recent Pride marches.
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