1890s: Male homosexuality is a crime in England, punishable by imprisonment.
Today: Homosexuality is no longer a crime. In law, homosexual people are treated the same as everyone else. However, many people holding conservative and religious views based on the Bible still regard homosexuality as a sin.
1890s: Britain is the foremost power in the world but faces increasing rivalry from the growing industrial and military strength of Germany.
Today: Britain and Germany, having fought against each other in two world wars, are now allies within the European Community and NATO. Britain is no longer the leading power in the world.
1890s: Class divisions are emphatic in Britain,.....
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