In 1967, the Sexual Offences Act legalised consensual, private, homosexual acts between two men who were aged 21 or above.
Edward John Edwards was a rector of Essendon in the late 19th century who had to flee the county after being accused of gross indecency.
Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright who had a friendship with Lady Desborough of Panshanger.
Same-sex relationships have been legislated since the Tudor period.