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Wakefield Museums and Castles
Organising the first Wakefield Pride
Did you know that the first ever Wakefield Pride was in 2005?
Michael was one of the organisers. He kindly did an oral history interview with us in 2017 for our Rainbow Trails project.
In this clip, Michael tells us about organising the first ever Wakefield Pride. He remembers how the team turned it around from an impending disaster into a 'resounding success'!
Organising the first Wakefield Pride, as told by Michael in 2017
Pride memorabilia
We've also got a range of posters and wristbands from previous Wakefield Prides in the collection.
These items were kindly donated by (a different) Michael. He's one of our brilliant Visitor Experience Assistants.
Poster from the 2010 Wakefield Pride on Sunday 8 August. Blanche and MarkyMark were key features once again 5 years on!
Poster for the 2010 Pride After Party at the New Union - hosted by MarkyMark and Miss Sordid
Michael's wristband from Wakefield Pride 2010
We also have items kindly donated by Steven Ogilvie. Also known as Madam Connie, who is one of our finest local drag queens!
They include this Wakefield Pride 10th Anniversary wristband:
Steven also kindly donated one of Connie's sickening sequinned dresses, and a stunning red wig.
Read more about Madam Connie's story, and her costume designer Sue Riley