Velvet-Club Connecting Lesbians & Bi-women around the World

Hall's semi-autobiographical novel The Well of Lonliness (1928) became immediately famous for her frank portrayal of its lesbian central relationship. It was banned, despite protests from Virginia Woolf and other writers, and was not reprinted in Britain until 1949. Hall was courageously controversial. Her first name was Marguerite but she preferred to be called 'John'. At a time when male homosexuality was illegal, she lived openly with a woman. Portrait of the Day talks are given by members of the Gallerys Visitor Services Team and last for up to 30 minutes. Talks are subject to change so please call 0207 306 0055 on the day or check signage in the Gallery.

Tickets : £ Free Tickets

Address : National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place
London
WC2H 0HE

Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7306 0055

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