'See how this formidable fortress has played a role in Britain's LGBT+history. From the days of Edward II and his betrayal of companion Piers Gaveston to Henry VIII's and Queen Victoria's attitudes towards homosexuality, learn why the Tower has been a symbol of prejudice in our nation's gay history '.
Erm, I'm puzzled by Edward's betrayal of Piers. This is History Revealed's error, not the Tower's. I haven't been able to attend the exhibition, unfortunately, but I cannot see how Edward could be responsible for a betrayal of Piers, when in fact he did everything he could to save him. I'd be interested to hear if anyone saw the exhibition and how exactly Piers and Edward were portrayed.
A similar exhibition, Pride at the Palace, runs at Hampton Court sometime in July.
Here's Edward II when I 'met' him at the Tower a few years ago.
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