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🏳️‍🌈 To mark Pride month, we have a new display at the Millennium Gallery, which marks 20 years since Section 28 was repealed and celebrates feminist activism that challenged the status quo; Spanners in the Works: Gwenda's Garage, Section 28, and feminist activism in 1980s Sheffield. As well as two events coming up in July; see below for details. About the display: Gwenda's Garage was founded by three mechanics in 1985 after they were unable to find employment in a male-dominated field. It was named in honour of racing driver Gwenda Stewart who broke multiple motorcycle and motor car records in the 1920s and 30s. The display also includes images of protests in Sheffield and coverage from Outwrite, an internationalist feminist newspaper in response to Section 28, which was introduced in 1988 and prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality". It has been curated by Out Of The Archive, who use archival material about LGBT+ lives to bring hidden histories into contemporary focus. It was funded by Historic England in collaboration with WEST- Women in Engineering,Science and Technology and Sheffield Museums. Events: Lunchtime Talk: Queer Elders Up North: Join SAYiT’s Fiona Moorcroft for a lunchtime talk uncovering the lives of Northern queer elders in history. 📆 Tue 4 Jul, 1pm-1.45pm 📍 Weston Park Museum 🎟 Free, donations welcome. Book in advance. 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/lunchtime-talk-queer-elders-up-north-tickets-638575264807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1 In Conversation: Spanners in the Works – Gwenda’s Garage Legacy: Join us for this afternoon talk celebrating the women working in non-traditional trades today. 📆 Sat 15 Jul, 2pm-3pm 📍 Millennium Gallery 🎟 Free, donations welcome. Book in advance. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-spanners-in-the-works-gwendas-garage-legacy-tickets-646987746767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch