PRIDE PROGRAMMES

Enjoy a special insight into Pride programmes of the past. Lifted from special pamphlets for Pride in the late 70s and 80s, this unique photo-series showcases the listings, locations, ads and events that shaped the early days of London’s Pride Festival.

Gay Pride literature has always found itself under public scrutiny. Just look at the response to last year’s questionable Pride In London posters as evidence to just how much the community and our allies care about how our day is promoted. Here, we present some Pride programmes of the past, offering a unique insight into the listings, locations, opinions and ads that were prevalent at Pride throughout the late 70s and 80s.