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2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, a landmark change to legislation which was passed by Parliament on July 27, 1967.
The act made homosexual acts that took place in private between two men over the age of 21 legal.
In order to mark this milestone, various places, people and media outlets celebrated with a look at the cultural impact and history of the LGBTQ community in Britain.
Here are some of this year’s 50th anniversary highlights – before we make our way into 2018.