Anne Lister – The First Modern Lesbian
Women of York is a wonderful new book on the often unheard of tales of women who have influenced the history of this city in one way or another. In this article, we’ll look at Anne Lister, who could be described as the first modern lesbian, and her secret lovers. She was the inspiration for the TV drama series Gentleman Jack. Discovering Anne's Diaries Shibden Hall In one of the dark, candle-lit rooms of Shibden Hall, Halifax, John Lister pulled back the old wooden panel...