Gay history in Britain
Britain has one of the most prominent gay histories in the world and continues to push the boundaries for gay and lesbian rights and culture.
Britain had a gay king
King James VI had numerous, public gay relationships during a period when many of his pink populace were forced to hide their true feelings – a practice that remained until 1969 when the Scottish Minorities Group was formed on the grounds of Glasgow University.
Britain leads the way for gay rights
Before any other nation in the British Isles, Scotland lowered the homosexual age of consent to 16 and thus started a tradition of leading the way in gay rights? And while this change in the law books was greeted warmly, it should come as no surprise considering that gay relationships have been documented in the region since the 16th century.
Britain has had gay rights demonstrations since 1970
The first-ever gay rights demonstration in Britain took place on the 27th November, 1970 in Highbury Fields, north London. This milestone in Gay history is marked by a solid bronze, triangular-shaped plaque commemorates the torchlight rally by about 150 members of the newly-founded Gay Liberation Front.