John Grindrod: Tales of the Suburbs

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Social historian John Grindrod talks about his new book, Tales of the Suburbs - LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Net Curtains From Addlestone to Wilmslow, Tales of the Suburbs explores the relatively untold twentieth century tale of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people in small towns and suburbia. Through remarkable archive material and original interviews, social historian John Grindrod reveals stories that are messy, moving and uplifting. Together, they reclaim suburbia as a space for all - or those that want it - where counter-cultural expression thrives despite the Neighbourhood Watch, and queer love and friendship bloom against the odds. John Grindrod is a social historian of modern places. Tales of the Suburbs is his fourth publication. He hosts the podcast Monstrosities Mon Amour, where guests defend places and things they love that other people hate. John will be in conversation with author, journalist, broadcaster and cultural historian Travis Elborough.