As parliament again debates the same-sex marriage bill, Dr Ruth Paley, editor of the House of Lords 1660-1832 section takes a look back at parliament and same-sex marriage… Despite the controversy that surrounds current discussions about same-sex marriage it is difficult for us in the 21st century to appreciate just how far attitudes to homosexuality have changed over the relatively recent past.  In 1953, just … Continue reading Parliament and same-sex marriage