LGBT+ History Month UK

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LGBT+ History Month UK, which takes place in February each year, was founded by @SchoolsOUTUK.bsky.social in 2004, and was first celebrated in 2005. The 2026 theme was Science and innovation. https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/

Graphic promoting the the theme of LGBT+ History Month UK 2026: Science and innovation. it includes the five figures for the year: Barbara Burford, a medical researcher who established NHS equality and diversity guidelines Charles Beyer, a locomotive engineer and a founding member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Elke Mackenzie, a botanist who researched lichens in Antarctica Jemma Redmond, a biotechnologist who developed 3D bioprinters to create tissues and organs Robert Boyle, a founder of modern chemistry and of the modern scientific method
Graphic showing the theme of the month this year and our five historical figures for the 2025 celebration (Octavia Hill, Ivor Cummings, Annie Kenney, Charlie Kiss, and Olaudah Equiano)
Graphic commerating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. For a better future.
Photo of the 2025 badge