| Collection Description | Christopher Robson, 1941-2013, was many things in his life – an architect, a trade union activist, a photographer, a
sailor, a keen traveller, a great cook who could make anything better “by adding a bottle of something”, and always
excellent company. He loved his family, his friends, and his partner. But another facet of Christopher’s life was his
sexuality. He was gay. And he was gay in an Ireland where diversity was discouraged, and homosexuality was illegal.
After an early struggle with his sexuality, Christopher embraced his identity, and worked steadily and tenaciously for
decades to win civil, legal, and social equality for LGBT+ people in Ireland. When Christopher died in 2013, Michael D.
Higgins, President of Ireland, said: “Christopher made an immeasurable contribution to Irish society, believing as he
did in the inherent freedom and dignity of each and every person. He gave unstintingly of his time and immense talent
to promote and achieve equality in Ireland” [NLI]. |
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