Name/TitleBanner: London Lesbian Line
About this objectMedium-sized textile banner made with light purple net, hung with light and dark purple and silver fabric and foil streamers. The banners features a linked female (or Venus) symbol on the left side, and bears the name and date 'LONDON LESBIAN LINE ~ 1977 - NOW' in light and dark purple fabric lettering centre and right.
Date Madec.1977-95
Period1970s-1990s
Place MadeEngland, London
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, textile
MeasurementsH: 2090 x W: 1090 mm
H: 1030 x W: 1090 mm (excluding streamers)
Subject and Association Keywordsarts - textiles
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQ+
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://archive.womenslibrary.org.uk/london-lesbian-line-archive:
The London Lesbian Line, created in 1977, was a volunteer-run telephone helpline for those needing to talk about their lesbian identity. It was the first of its kind specifically aimed at lesbians, and was subject to calls relating to many aspects of everyday life, including relationships, parenting, religion, mental and physical health, abuse, and substance problems. Though no formal training was given beyond a training programme given by more experience volunteers, the Line was able to refer callers to professional advisors if necessary, and remained a point of contact for which their callers could speak freely. Records indicate the Line was still in operation into the early 2000s.
Named CollectionLesbian Archive @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBanner (textile)
Object numberGWL-2025-28-2
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved