Russell Tovey Unveils Plaque Marking Spot Where Oscar Wilde Suffered Homophobic Abuse

Actor Russell Tovey and Wandsworth, UK Mayor Leslie McDonnell on Tuesday unveiled a plaque marking the spot where playwright Oscar Wilde suffered homophobic abuse.

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Today, our wonderful patron and friend @russelltovey unveiled Studio Voltaire and Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum’s permanent Rainbow Plaque, commemorating Oscar Wilde. The plaque marks the spot that Wilde was subjected to homophobic abuse at Clapham Junction Train Station. It is intended as a celebration and reclamation of LGBTQ+ hidden histories and a reminder that hate crime is not tolerated in the rail industry. Visit the plaque on Platform 10 🌈🌈🌈 Thank you to Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum, the Mayor of Wandsworth, the Oscar Wilde Society, Network Rail and everyone who supported our fundraising for this very special project!

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Wrote Studio Voltaire London: “The plaque marks the spot that Wilde was subjected to homophobic abuse at Clapham Junction Train Station.
It is intended as a celebration and reclamation of LGBTQ+ hidden histories and a reminder that hate crime is not tolerated in the rail industry.”

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Very proud to unveil the #OscarWilde @londonblueplaques at Clapham Junction station this afternoon with Madame Mayor of Wandsworth – massive achievement for @studiovoltairelondon and #wandsworthlgbtq+forum @networkrail platform 10 #pride

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