Plaque in York honours ‘first modern lesbian’ Anne Lister
from BBC News:
A rainbow plaque honouring a woman described as “the first modern lesbian” has been unveiled in York.
The unveiling at Holy Trinity Church commemorates Anne Lister’s “marital commitment” to Ann Walker in 1834.
Lister was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1791 and is known for her coded diaries which tell the story of her life and lesbian relationships.
The blue plaque with rainbow edging is the city’s first LGBT history plaque and comes following a funding campaign.
York Civic Trust said it honours Lister, who has been called “the first modern lesbian”.
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