Episode 87 - Molly Houses

This week, Deanna tells us all about Molly Houses. In 18th Century London, these locations were safe spaces for gay men from all classes to socialize and openly discuss or express their identities. Learn about the history of these secret establishments, their purpose and also about the eventual police raids on some of them. 

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Episode Sources:

• CityofLondon.gov.uk - Mother Clap’s Molly House - Last Accessed June 13, 2023

• HistoricEngland.org.uk - Cross Dressing and Queer Socialising - Last Accessed June 13, 2023

• Blog.Britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk - 18th Century Molly Houses – London's Gay Subculture by Mary McKee - Last Accessed June 13, 2023.

• BL.UK - The Buggery Act 1533 | The British Library - Last Accessed June 13, 2023

• EastEndWomensMuseum.org - Miss Muff's molly house in Whitechapel - Last Accessed June 13, 2023