Molly house

A Molly house is an archaic English term for a brothel where men could meet other men. In the eighteenth century, homosexuality in England was illegal, punishable by execution. Homosexual activity did take place, particularly in the larger cities, however only behind closed doors. In the seedier parts of the cities there existed brothels where men (from all classes) who were looking for sex with other men could go. The most famous of these was Mother Clap's molly house in the Holborn area of London. Charles Hitchen, the Under City Marshal (and crime lord), was one of those convicted (in 1727) of attempted sodomy via a molly house.

Related Topics:
Eighteenth century - Homosexuality - England - Brothel - Mother Clap - Holborn - Charles Hitchen - 1727

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