She has a PhD in lesbian love stories in young adult literature, and has worked as a part of the shop’s tight-knit team for the past three years, alongside her role as DIVA books editor. With tall bookshelves and rainbow colours, the shop invites you to discover the wondrous world of queer literature in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.īehind the tills, surrounded by LGBTQI flags and pins, stands Erica Gillingham. Established in 1979, it has been witness to great change while remaining a dependable meeting place and safe space for people of all ages and backgrounds. This is home to Gay’s The Word, the UK’s first and oldest LGBTQI bookshop. On 66 Marchmont Street, London, tucked in between an internet cafe and an art gallery, rests a piece of queer history. ![]() ![]() ![]() DIVA gets lost in the lesbian literature section of Gay’s The Word BY MARTINE HESS
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