Happy February! Today doesn’t just mark the beginning of a new month; it also marks the beginning of LGBT History Month. The event aims to raise the profile of LGBT figures and causes, particularly in schools, places of work and public institutions. They will be holding events throughout February, details of which can be found on their website.
If you want a detailed history of how the Conservative Party has dealt with homosexual law reform we have just the book for you. Tory Pride and Prejudice, by Michael McManus, traces the history of the Conservative Party and homosexual law reform, right back to the 1950s. In 1954 a Tory administration, led by Winston Churchill, set up the Wolfenden Committee, which recommended the decriminalisation of private sexual relations between men over the age of 21. Of course despite these recommendations it was a long time before homosexuality became acceptable in law and in society. The book is a long, dark journey into the heart of intolerance, but it is a story with a happy ending...
In honour of LGBT History Month we’re offering a 20% discount on Tory Pride and Prejudice, plus free UK p&p. Email me at holly.smith@bitebackpublishing.com for details.
You can follow LGBT History Month on Twitter @LGBTH and author Michael McManus @torypride