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50 Years of LGBTQ+ History
Peak through the windows of 36 Bolton Street and discover half a century of LGBTQ+ history. This modest building has been a lifeline and a haven for generations — once home to Friend Mersey, a vital helpline established in 1976 to support LGBTQ+ people during times of stigma and silence, and now the base for GYRO, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQ+ youth group.
In this special anniversary year, artist Luke Fawcett transforms the façade into a living artwork — a sculptural collage of memories, hopes, and dreams co-created with the people who have found connection and belonging here. The installation celebrates not just the building, but the spirit of resilience, love, and togetherness that continues to thrive within its walls.
Available to view: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 8:00pm
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Luke Fawcett (He/Him)
Luke Fawcett is an artist and designer, and the founder of Queer Places, whose work is centred around queer heritage, memory, and place. Trained in architecture but restless in its confines, his practice explores cities and places as sites of living archives - made of stories, memories, and collective imagination.
@queerplaces on Instagram
Alessia Naccari (She/Her)
Alessia is a Liverpool-based film maker and storyteller whose work celebrates queer identities and visibility. She is the co-founder of Lavender Nights, curating safe spaces and events for the FLINTA community. She has recently been nominated for an Iris Prize Award for her short film, ‘Sappho Girls’.
@alessiajadee on Instagram
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