Tash Walker

So excited to be in conversation with Tash Walker & Adam Zmith discussing about their fantastic book 'The Log Books' published by Faber Works like theirs shows the overlaps between queer lives past and present, told through the archives uncovered in the LGBTQ+ Switchboard log books; charged with gossip, sensuality & sometimes fear It will be in the wonderful Picnic cafe on the corner of Walcot street, on the 7th June as part of Queer Bath festival book your tickets TODAY, available from link in bio or here: /events/exploring-the-log-books-with-tash-walker-and-adam-zmith @queerbath @picnic_bath @tashwalker85 @adam.zmith @faberbooks @mrbsemporium

Looking ahead to June and we're thrilled to be welcoming @tashwalker85 and @adam.zmith to @palm2eventspace to discuss THE LOG BOOKS with @amelia_abraham ☎️☎️☎️ In a crawlspace at the offices of Switchboard, a queer helpline in operation since 1974, lies dozens of log books kept by volunteers describing the phone calls they had taken: a teenager whose parents had kicked them out of home for dressing as the wrong gender; a lesbian terrified of having her baby taken away from her; a man arrested for chatting up another man in a public toilet; a young person wanting to know how to come out. These logs were traces of tens of thousands of queer lives, a bridge to a past hidden from people like Tash Walker and Adam Zmith in their youth, captured by people who lent an ear to those in need. Walker and Zmith came of age in the time of Section 28, a law which banned councils and schools 'promoting the teaching of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship'. In recovering these logs, they encountered people grappling with feelings, questions and problems both familiar and different, and set out to learn from - and sometimes speak to - those on both sides of the calls. Charged with joy, gossip, sensuality, humour and sometimes fear, and with a potent relevancy to the world today, these stories are brought together in The Log Books. Walker and Zmith capture queer lives in stunning detail, embarking on a journey of both collective history and self-discovery and propelling it into the very foreground of our national history. Tickets available now and already selling fast, join us!

Introducing The Log Books, an intimate history of LGBTQ+ life over four decades, discovered in a stash of forgotten, handwritten notes. ‘A fantastic journey through an overlooked archive bursting with humanity and real life on every page.’ Dan Snow (@thehistoryguy ) In a crawlspace at the offices of Switchboard, a queer helpline in operation since 1974, lies dozens of log books kept by volunteers describing the phone calls they had taken: a teenager whose parents had kicked them out of home for dressing as the wrong gender; a lesbian terrified of having her baby taken away from her; a man arrested for chatting up another man in a public toilet; a young person wanting to know how to come out. Swipe to see some excerpts over the past five decades and photos from the archive. These logs were traces of tens of thousands of queer lives, a bridge to a past hidden from people like Tash Walker and Adam Zmith in their youth, captured by people who lent an ear to those in need. Charged with joy, gossip, sensuality, humour and sometimes fear, and with a potent relevancy to the world today, these stories are brought together in The Log Books. Out 29 January 2026 and available to pre-order now. @switchboardlgbt is still open today, operating as the national LGBTQIA+ listening service. You can contact Switchboard from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 365 days a year: Phone: 0800 0119 100 Email: [email protected] Instant Message: switchboard.lgbt Cover design: @designbyfaber Photo credits: Switchboard Archive, Bishopsgate Institute

Lab rats - 005 🐀 Tash has been reading some intriguing studies about the psychology of lab rats — and has discovered something about themself in the process. So let’s talk about it! Join us while we gnaw on the topics of cages (real and imagined), being queer, and the power of nature. -Adam + Tash Discussed in this episode: The Well Gardened Mind by @suestuartsmith —— The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith The assistant producer is @mmiiaax Music from Soundstripe Original artwork by Natalie Doto Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast #TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

We love a chill Saturday afternoon at the taproom, so we’re super excited to be hosting Ellen Jones (Outrage) and Elizabeth Lovatt (Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line) for an informal conversation about activism, LGBTQ+ reads, and more! The convo will be presented and hosted by the fantastic Tash Walker (The Log Books Podcast). 📚 BOOKS & BEERS 🗓️ Saturday 23rd May 3pm - and it’s free! Free tix in bi0. See you there angels 💕

Latest episode of The Log Books ✨ Tash in conversation with Shoun from Inherent Vice - listen now! We make no secret that we’re obsessed with queer history and heritage. So in this episode Tash met Shoun Obana who’s created a zine called Inherent Vice, “for heritage professionals and enthusiasts alike”. We’ve also got a poem by Tash, Dear Section 28. -Adam + Tash Discussed in this episode: Zine: Inherent Vice Radio poem: Dear Section 28, originally created for @shortcutspodcast ,, series 33, a @fallingtreeproductions for BBC Radio 4 —— The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith The assistant producer is @mmiiaax Music from Soundstripe Original artwork by Natalie Doto Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast #TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

📚🎙️ New episode of The Log Books is out now! This week we’re diving into the brilliant new zine Inherent Vice — featuring this powerful poem Dear Section 28 by Tash. Dear Section 28 was originally created for the wonderful @shortcutspodcast (Series 33), a @fallingtreeproductions production for BBC Radio 4 🎧 Listen now — link in bio.

Inherent Vice - 004 We make no secret that we’re obsessed with queer history and heritage. So in this episode Tash met Shoun Obana who’s created a zine called Inherent Vice, “for heritage professionals and enthusiasts alike”. We’ve also got a poem by Tash, Dear Section 28. -Adam + Tash Discussed in this episode: Zine: Inherent Vice Radio poem: Dear Section 28, originally created for @shortcutspodcast ,, series 33, a @fallingtreeproductions for BBC Radio 4 —— The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith The assistant producer is @mmiiaax Music from Soundstripe Original artwork by Natalie Doto Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast #TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

🌈 Queer Story Space
📅 Sat May 16th
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 The Lab, Aviva Studios, Manchester If you’re heading to The Age of Consent on May 17th, this is the perfect companion event—offering a more personal, conversational way to connect with our collective queer past. Join us for an intimate, facilitated gathering to meet and share stories with other LGBTQIA+ people—across generations, across lived experiences. Writers and podcast producers @adam.zmith and @tashwalker85 of Aunt Nell will guide the conversation using fascinating archival materials from their work, including lesbian newsletters, audio interviews about queer nightlife, and gay liberation campaign pamphlets. Together, we’ll explore our shared histories and spark meaningful dialogue. 💬 A welcoming space to listen, reflect, and connect
📩LINK IN BIO #QueerStories #LGBTQIA #ManchesterEvents #QueerHistory #Community

Listen back to the latest episode of The Log Books: An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail - 003 Sometimes you read a book and feel ‘this is a bit of me!’ That’s how we both felt reading An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail, so we wanted to talk about it. It’s a book about friendship, across generations, and the power of queer solidarity. So it also led us to two recent photography exhibitions too. -Adam + Tash Discussed in this episode: Book: An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail by Hélène Giannecchini Exhibition: We Others: Donna Gottschalk and Hélène Giannecchini @ The Photographers’ Gallery until June 7th Exhibition: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen @ National Portrait Gallery, until May 31st —— The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith The assistant producer is @mmiiaax Music from Soundstripe Original artwork by Natalie Doto Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast #TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail - 003 Sometimes you read a book and feel ‘this is a bit of me!’ That’s how we both felt reading An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail, so we wanted to talk about it. It’s a book about friendship, across generations, and the power of queer solidarity. So it also led us to two recent photography exhibitions too. -Adam + Tash Discussed in this episode: Book: An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail by Hélène Giannecchini Exhibition: We Others: Donna Gottschalk and Hélène Giannecchini @ The Photographers’ Gallery until June 7th Exhibition: Catherine Opie: To Be Seen @ National Portrait Gallery, until May 31st —— The Log Books is hosted and produced by @tashwalker85 and @Adam.Zmith The assistant producer is @mmiiaax Music from Soundstripe Original artwork by Natalie Doto Thanks to the dreamboats at @acast #TheLogBooks #QueerHistory #LGBTQBooks #lgbtq

Your Story, Your Words: Writing Workshop for LGBTQ+ People ✨ A gorgeous group of writers for our workshop at Deptford Literature Festival @londonwriterscentre hosted at @triangledeptford Photos by Kashif Hague 📸 We dug into the queer archives of lesbian newsletters, gay mags, transgender support group leaflets and helpline logs. Had a mix of writing exercises, & space to listen to each others’ stories, and share some of our writing techniques. More workshops to come! And if you’d like us to put in a writing workshop for you - get in touch 🖊️