‘Queer history’ landmarks celebrated by Historic England

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Oscar Wilde’s former home, the estate of “the first modern lesbian” and a memorial to a trans spy have been given special status by Historic England.

Six “historic LGBT venues” landmarks are being recognised for reflecting England’s “queer history”.

Chief executive Duncan Wilson said the influence of men and women “who helped build our nation has been ignored” because they came from minority groups.  More