The Latest Breaking News from April Ashley

Before the word ‘transgender’ existed, there was Bambi, the dazzling Parisian icon

The moment that changed queer history occurred on a sweltering day in early 1952 in Algiers

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Life of pioneering Liverpool model remembered on Transgender Day of Remembrance

April Ashley was one of the first people in the world to undergo gender reassignment surgery

Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022

Trans rights and political backlash: five key moments in history

In recent decades, trans people have achieved limited rights. At the same time, anti-trans views and political backlashes have become more visible and effective in contesting those rights. For example, since 2009, according to the Independent Press Standards Organisation, there has been a 400% increase in reporting in trans issues…

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

‘Icon, trailblazer and legendary activist’ April Ashley remembered in special service

The service marked the start of a journey to bring an archive of April’s personal memorabilia, back to her home city

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2022

April Ashley obituary

Model, dancer and socialite who was one of the earliest people to undergo gender realignment surgery

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022