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From its beginnings in 1209 up to the 1900s, Cambridge University was an entirely male institution. Not only were the students all men (and mostly upper class), but so too were the lecturers – and until the late 1800s, lecturers were even forbidden from marrying.

Cambridgeshire has been home to many notable LGBTQ+ residents over the centuries. Here's just one to start: Octavia Hill. 

Hurled words. Thrown objects. Dodged burgers. A burger was thrown at Travis Alabanza on Waterloo Bridge in 2016. From this experience they have created a poetic, passionate performance piece based around the 'burger': the texture, and taste of being trans.

Print and write a postcard to express your support for the rights of trans, non-binary, gender diverse and gender non-conforming people.

LGBTQ+ young people experience higher rates of mental illness and distress than their peers but are likely to be underrepresented in accessing mental health services.

It's important for everyone to see themselves in books - and to discover other people's experiences, too.

A collection of letters written by successful trans women sharing the lessons they've learned on their journeys to womanhood, celebrating their achievements, and empowering the next generation to become who they really are

ISBN: 9781785923432

A groundbreaking memoir about being a trans teen. Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self. He knows she hates her body. He knows she's confused about who to snog. He knows she's really a he and will ultimately realize this...

 a visual guide on how to be a great Trans Ally. 

This book explores identity, assigned sex, gender, love, sexuality, discrimination, privilege, allyship, pride and more. Some of the chapters can already be watched as animated videos at youtube.com/popnolly.

Feel free to download any of the below images to use over on your social media pages. 

Save the images to your phone, and when you add to your instagram story you can add the image over the top of your photo for a cute addition to yours posts!

Visit The Kite Trusts library of LGBTQ+ books!

Visit our free clothes shop at the Cambridgeshire LGBTQ+ Centre!

You can access the C-Card scheme at The Kite Trust

Cambridgeshire LGBTQ+ Centre is a Hate Crime Reporting Centre