In late Victorian England, the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885, outlawing sexual relations between men (but not between women) is given Royal Assent by Queen Victoria. Despite the passing of that law, many gay men continued to flout it of course, and some posed for photos with their lovers and friends. Like most societal rules in Victorian times, that law was hypocritical. At a time when child prostitution (female and male) was rife, and cross-dressing was popular in upper-class society, the law was rarely enforced.
Cross-dressing aristocrats posing with their lovers.
A nobleman with his younger lovers.
Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, his young lover. Wilde was famously imprisoned for Sodomy, and that ruined his life.
Mature gay men, happy to record their love on a photo.
Two gay lovers having a photo taken as a memoir.
Two more doing the same.
Lesbians were not considered to actually exist…
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Thanks very much for reblogging. That is appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Interesting article. I hope they like it on your page and in its original place. which I share… Now I prefer to enjoy other people’s publications. I left my creativity and desire to communicate.
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