Category: LGBTQ+ History

Contemporary History, 20th century history, LGBTQ+ History, Modern, Oral history, Social history

50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act, 1967

On 12 July 2017 we brought together parliamentarians, activists and historians to mark 50 years since the passing of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which partially decriminalised homosexuality in England and Wales. Here we report back from the event… We were delighted when the Speaker accepted our suggestion to organise an event in his official apartments to mark the anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of … Continue reading 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act, 1967

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Modern, 19th Century history, 20th century history, LGBTQ+ History, Social history, Victorian

Parliament and same-sex marriage

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

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