JOIN PERFORMER AND ACTIVIST DAN DE LA MOTTE IN A DEEP-DIVE OF HACKNEY'S MOLLY HOUSES AT NEWINGTON GREEN MEETING HOUSE FOR LGBT+ HISTORY MONTH 2026

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In the 1700s a Molly House was a Queer pub, but it was much more than this as well. It was a community space, a ceremonial space, a space for gender and sexual exploration and play and mischief. A space where Mollies set and made their own language, customs, codes and costumes. A raucous space, yes, but a safe one as well.

There were more Queer spaces in London during this time* than there are today. Makes you think eh?

Join Dan de la Motte for an exploration of these incredible spaces and their significance, and how Mollies revelled in their existence while hiding in plain sight. All set within the incredible and atmospheric surroundings of Newington Green Meeting House.

*per capita

About Arts on the Green

The Newington Green Meeting House is the home of New Unity, a radically inclusive community of love and justice. This event is a partnership event, with space offered by New Unity's arts programme Arts on the Green. Arts on the Green exists to provide flexible space to arts practitioners bringing high quality culture to our community.

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