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Feb 2025
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From the archive: Exploring LGBTQ+ histo...

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We’re working behind the scenes to make the podcast better than ever. In the meantime, we’re diving into our archive to bring you some of our favourite episodes. 

Join senior interpretation manager Nick Collinson, properties historian Andrew Roberts and young producer Katie Burke to discuss the LGBTQ+ history connected to a selection of the objects in the Wernher Collection at Ranger’s House. 

To discover more about Ranger’s House or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/rangershouse

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