Introduction Before 1960 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

Before 1960

1928
Well of Loneliness 1928 detailThe Well of Loneliness
The Lesbian Archive contains original copies of the 1928 publication of The Well of Loneliness, written by Radclyffe Hall.
1954
Lesbian marriage 1954 detailSmug Marrieds?
Long before the advent of Civil Partnerships, women were determined to legitimise their relationships - even if it involved duplicitous methods!
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