Explore the extraordinary life of Anne Lister (1791–1840), a 19th-century Yorkshire woman who openly loved women and documented her experiences in detailed journals, often written in code.

This talk delves into her romantic relationships; how she met, seduced, and connected with her lovers and how these same-sex partnerships contrasted with the heteronormative norms of the Georgian era.

Discover how Lister navigated the social and emotional challenges of her time to live authentically, and how her coded writing created a private space for her truths.