Isle of Wight’s first ever LGBTQ+ history and heritage exhibition
Discover the personal stories and memories of LGBTQ+ Islanders through oral history recordings, paired with powerful portraits from Island photographer Jon Habens
Up until recently, the Isle of Wight’s LGBTQ+ community has been hidden from the public eye. We’ve been brought to local and national attention through the launch of Pride in 2017 and being featured in Channel 4’s
It’s a Sin. So you many be wondering: just what does it mean to be “out on an island”.
First ever
It’s Pride month and StoneCrabs’
Out On An Island project is launching the Island’s first ever LGBTQ+ history and heritage exhibition. The project galvanised the Island’s LGBTQ+ community working with small groups, providing social opportunities and support reminding islanders that Pride is more than just a parade.