Using three symbolic and evocative objects, Fox Fisher shares personal and political stories of their queer life in Brighton over the last two decades. Artist, film maker, author and trans campaigner, Fox Fisher is a local and national mover and shaker, their advocacy work has and continues to inspire and empower trans and queer people around the world. In this interview Fox talks about being a young student at Brighton university, about the origins of Trans Pride, and about their political commitment and activism from public to private life. Recorded remotely on August 27, 2021 Interview by: Roni Guetta and David Sheppeard Editing and original music by Olive Mondegreen

Gay Soc Meeting - University of Sussex

Tiffany (Tiff) Ansari is interviewed by Ten Harber at The Fountainhead. She came to Brighton from Doncaster to study at Sussex University in 2010. She speaks about having a gay housemate who introduced her to her first LGBT event. She recalls Revenge being a strange first experience and that she now works there. She speaks of the celebrities she has met during her time there, and the performers she has seen. She also speaks about joining the women’s football team and the initiation process it takes to join as a fresher. Tiff talks about her experience as a volunteer for Switchboard and being a representative at different events. She gives examples of the types of calls received and the challenges of working in the role. She speaks about her coming out experience while living in Brighton and the discrimination she has faced on nights out.

Section 28 Protest March 1988-89 Brighton & Hove, 13 x photographs

This shows a letter written after the play ‘Now Wash Your Hands Please’ to South East Regional Arts Association, asking for support and recognition for Siren to enable them to reach wider audiences.

A reflection on being part of the University of Sussex’s LGBTQ+ Staff Network. Text reads: Being part of the LGBTQ+ staff network at the University of Sussex - on the Committee! It's such a strong presence here on campus with events throughout the year & i've met some wonderful friends & comrades. It's easy in this day and age to take such a thing for granted since we have so many securities now. But that just shows how far we've come! - Helena MacCormack Vice Chair & Bisexual Rep.