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 Friday 8th May 2026
đ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
đ Room 2.02, Julian Study Centre, University of East Anglia
Overview
Explore how communities shape LGBTQ+ archives in an afternoon of talks on power, activism, and contemporary collecting. Registration is now open.
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What to expect
This symposium brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community interested in preserving their own histories, alongside queer heritage activists, and historic collections professionals. Over the course of this threeâhour event, delegates working both within and beyond heritage institutions will share their experiences of preserving LGBTQ+ memory and explore the theme of âPeople, Power and Activism in LGBTQ+ Contemporary Collecting.â
As part of the programme, we will screen a selection of recently uncovered films revealed through a project partnership between the East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) and Queer Norfolk. These films shed new light on queer histories and community life. The event will also see the launch of new guidance designed to support individuals and community groups in preserving LGBTQ+ moving image material outside of formal film archives, ensuring these stories remain accessible for future generations.
Who are Queer Norfolk?
Queer Norfolk is a heritage charity, dedicated to digitally archiving the countyâs LGBTQ+ past. Its mission is simple: find documents, objects, paintings, artefacts, photographs, landscapes, archaeology, films â anything that has a queer association â and add it to its digital, online archive.
Admission
This event is free to attend, but spaces are limited. We recommend that you reserve a seat in advance. Let us know youâre coming >>>