IN PERSON
YourSpace, 51-52 High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1DF
Explore Gosport’s LGBTQ+ past. Discover how legislation in the 18th and 19th century impacted on real lives; such as a Royal Naval surgeon who was executed in Portsmouth Harbour in 1809…
Join this talk and exhibition by Voices for Pride, an LGBTQ+ history project focusing on uncovering the history in the local area. It will showcase the story of one persons life in particular; James Nehemiah Taylor, a Royal Naval surgeon who was sentenced to death for having “committed unnatural and detestable crimes” and the search for his resting place. You’ll also hear about some of the other people that have been uncovered and their stories.
Young people will deliver this event, explaining their archival research, and the journey it has lead them on to understand the impact that law has had.
Duration approx. 90 mins
Event Times
- Tuesday 15 September 1815-1945
Booking Details 
- Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions: Please book online via the booking website, if you have any difficulties with the booking system, please contact us by email. If you would like more information about the event, please contact Dawn on the telephone number below
- Booking contact name: Dawn Tracy
- Booking telephone number: +447503353636
- Booking email: bookings@gosportheritage.co.uk
- Booking opens: 22 Aug 2026 09:30 AM
- Booking closes: 13 Sep 2026 05:00 PM
Access
Public car parks available off roads either side of the High Street, with quick level access through linking alleyways.
Additional Information
YourSpace is a busy Community Hub by day, bustling with a wide variety of group activities, community information sessions, an IT suite, and also creative exhibitions of local arts and cultural learning. It has been opened in the evening especially for this event. Refreshments are available by donation.
Organised by
Y Services – Voices For Pride
Directions
YourSpace is on the left-hand side (heading towards the ferry) of the pedestrianised High Street. A short walk from the bus and ferry interchange.