Manchester’s celebrated ‘Out in the Past’ LGBT heritage trail has grown to become one of Manchester’s most popular official guided walks, highlighting the twists and turns of manchester’s gay and lesbian past.

With highlights including the launch of the campaign for Homosexual Equality, and characters such as Quentin Crisp, Noel Coward and Alan Turing, the tour is one thing not to miss for those interested in the LGBT heritage of Manchester. Following the city wide rainbow pavement plaques, tour guide, Manchester City Cllr Paul Fairweather provides a fascinating insight into Manchester’s LGBT community from the 1800’s, to the present day.

"It is important that today’s generation are aware of what life used to be like for the LGBT community in the city, and to acknowledge the community’s involvement in the growth and shape of Manchester,” says Cllr Fairweather. Teachers that attend the walk would gain a great insight into LGBT history and culture, that could be incorporated into lessons.

The Out In The Past heritage trails take place at 3pm on the first Saturday of every month and costs £5 per person.

Tickets can be booked by calling Manchester’s Tourist Information on: 0871 222 8223

or by emailing: touristinformation@marketingmanchester.co.uk

Next Tours

Saturday 5 May 2007

Saturday 2 June 2007

Saturday 7 July 2007