Project shines light on working class drag shows

A project will highlight the history of drag shows in working class pubs in the 1980s and 90s.

Scene but not Heard will draw on photographs taken in Hull and create an oral history from performers and audiences.

A grant of almost £25,000 has been given by Historic England as part of its Everyday Heritage scheme.

Its chief executive Duncan Wilson said it would "shine a light" on the stories of working class people and "their extraordinary contributions to our shared history".

"This programme gives communities the opportunity to recognise and celebrate their history in their own way, and to share untold stories about the places where they live," he added.

The project will focus on the working class pubs and clubs in the former fishing area in the west of the city.

Kate Genever, who is working on the project, said most of the photographs were from personal archives and "99% of them have have never been seen".

"The photographs are amazing and important," she said.

"They're everyday people that are being overlooked, so of course to see them was really significant.

"But I think what's important about them too is it demonstrates how tolerant and inclusive that part of Hull was."

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