Bishopsgate Institute

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We are a home for ideas and debate, learning and enquiry; a place where culture, heritage and learning meet, and where independent thought is cherished. We do this through our cultural events, courses and historic library and archive collections.

For those dancers competing at the 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, we've partnered with the UKEDC to offer a practice sessio...
08/05/2026

For those dancers competing at the 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, we've partnered with the UKEDC to offer a practice session on Saturday 6 June, 1200 - 1700. Committee members Tom and Thorsten are sharing playlist duties.

Book in advance or pay on the door: £10 per dancer.

You may book in advance or pay on the day. There are changing rooms and showers available on the lower ground floor level, free drinking water provided aro

Dame Patricia Routledge - friend to the Institute, magnificent musician, actor and comedienne - has died. We last welcom...
03/10/2025

Dame Patricia Routledge - friend to the Institute, magnificent musician, actor and comedienne - has died. We last welcomed her to the Great Hall in May this year for the Myra Hess: National Treasure event and this photo shows her with Libby, Myra's niece, and Francesca, our CEO & Artistic Director. A colossal loss, and our condolences go to her family, nearest and dearest.

04/09/2025

How lovely - free social dancing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Spitalfields Market (right outside the Institute). So many regulars, too.

Still a few places left on this Sunday’s writing workshop with Matt Skully…
05/08/2025

Still a few places left on this Sunday’s writing workshop with Matt Skully…

Join one or all three of these workshops that will be using material from the UK Fe**sh Archive held at Bishopsgate Institute.

13/06/2025
Tomorrow (14 June 2025) in person, two tours of the LGBTQIA+ archives:13001530
13/06/2025

Tomorrow (14 June 2025) in person, two tours of the LGBTQIA+ archives:

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Why was John Gielgud told to see a doctor? How many le***an pulp fiction novels can one library hold? We are a treasure trove of LGBTQIA+ history with exte

Tomorrow (14 June 2025) online:
13/06/2025

Tomorrow (14 June 2025) online:

Part historical overview and part literary analysis, this course will examine LGBTQIA+ literature through the decades. Beginning with “hidden histories” of

02/06/2025

Looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month in the City of London? We’ve got you covered!

1️⃣Bishopsgate Institute are putting on a mini season all about LGBTQIA+ history, activism, and creativity. Think tours, talks, and even creative writing workshops!

2️⃣ Guildhall Art Gallery and London's Roman Amphitheatre regular Second Saturday event invites families to create colourful angels or superheroes that celebrate the people in your life and the joy of being your true self. 14 June.

3️⃣ Barbican Centre is serving up a whole line-up of events – from Q***r 70s film screenings to concerts as part of Classical Pride UK

4️⃣ Just outside the City, check out the HIVstory Exhibition The London Archives. 2 June to 10 July.

5️⃣ Sculpture in the City hosted by Fazenda (Bishopsgate) have a Cocktail & Create with City Artist Maya Rose Edwards.

Visit thecityofldn.com to find more things to see and do.

09/04/2025

Tonight’s celebration of Peggy Spencer MBE, in true Royston social style.

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