Miscellaneous
In this episode, we ask Prof. Stoneley about the ordinary people he found serving time in Reading Gaol, how the building can seen as a site of queer heritage, the importance of queer representation in the archives, and the future of Gaol (which became unexpectedly relevant with the addition of a new Banksy on the prison's walls!). About Peter: Peter is Professor Emeritus of English Literature at the University of Reading. He has published books and essays on US literature, queer studies, Oscar Wilde, and dance. He was co-lead on the HLF-funded project, "Oscar Wilde and Reading Gaol." Department of English Literature at the University of Reading: www.reading.ac.uk/new-home/literature-homepage.aspx Berkshire Record Office: www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk