Of Mollies and Men – A Queer History of Bow Street and Beyond

From the Molly Houses of the 18th century, to the arrest and trial of Oscar Wilde, to the laws protecting LGBTQ+ people today, explore the rich history of Covent Garden with this Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice Walking Tour. Discover how law and order governed the lives of queer-identifying people throughout history and hear the stories of the people who dared to be themselves.

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