Wood Quay Venue, Wednesday 24th June
This lecture uncovers the queer lives hidden (and not so hidden) across Georgian Britain and Ireland, from devoted lovers and unconventional households to figures who quietly defied the rules of their age. Central to the story are the Ladies of Llangollen (or the Ladies from Kilkenny), whose Irish history offers a vivid way into a world of domesticity, intimacy, friendship, and chosen family. Moving beyond scandal and secrecy, the talk reveals a Georgian past that was far more diverse, daring, and emotionally rich than we are often led to believe.
ISL interpretation will be provided. This talk will be recorded and uploaded to Dublin City Heritage on YouTube.
This talk forms part of the Oak Room Heritage Talk Series, created by Dublin City Council's Heritage Office as an action of the Dublin City Strategic Heritage Plan 2024-2029. It is part-funded by the Heritage Council. Email [email protected] with any queries.
- Date:
- Wednesday 24th June
- Time:
- 6.00pm
- Price:
- Free
- Address:
- The Wood Quay Venue, Fishamble Street, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland
