Oscar Wilde’s London home awarded special historical status
The home of playwright Oscar Wilde landmarks linked to other gay figures have been awarded special status. The famed playwright and poet, who had a string of male lovers, was famously arrested and sent...
View ArticleBenjamin Britten’s home to open for exhibition on his ‘secret’ gay life
The home that renowned composer Benjamin Britten shared with his partner of nearly four decades is set to be opened for an exhibition marking the decriminalisation of homosexuality. Earlier this year,...
View ArticleOscar Wilde portrait and prison door to be displayed in UK for the first time
A portrait of Oscar Wilde and the writer’s prison door is to go on display in the UK for the first time. The full-length painting which was given to Wilde and his wife Constance as a wedding present,...
View ArticleAndrew Marr under fire after ‘arrogant’ article on LGBT history
Television presenter Andrew Marr has been criticised after saying that many gay people were happy and “dignified” before the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. In a recent piece for the...
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