Camden's LGBTQ+ Stories at the Camden People's Museum

Camden has a significant LGBTQ+ social, political and cultural heritage. We are proud that Camden was home to pioneering plastic surgeon Dr Harold Gillies, who conducted one of the first UK gender-affirming surgeries in 1946 paving the way for transgender medicine.

It was also home to many significant campaigners including LGBTQ+ rights activist, Antony Grey who spearheaded the campaign for the decriminalisation of homosexuality through the Sexual Offences Act of 1967.

Camden has also been home to many LGBTQ+ venues, including the iconic Black Cap in Camden Town and The Bell in King’s Cross.

There are so many Camden LGBTQ+ stories to celebrate. Discover some of these fantastic stories at the Camden People's Museum, an ever-growing digital collection of art, history and community celebrating the culture of Camden.