Suffragette, Votes for Women WOW
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Suffragette, Votes for Women WOW
Suffragette, Votes for Women WOW!!. Suffragette with placard reading, Votes for Women Wow, watches as another is carried off, kicking and screaming by a policeman. Two urchins laugh heartily. Caption - A thing of the past old dear Date: circa 1909
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Caption Carried Dear Heartily Kicking Laugh Past Placard Policeman Screaming Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Thing Urchins Votes Watches Rights
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A Thing of the Past, Old Dear: Suffragettes Fighting for Women's Right to Vote, Circa 1909 This powerful image captures the intensity and determination of the Suffragette movement in the early 1900s, as women fought for their right to vote. The Suffragette in the foreground, her face etched with resolve, holds up a placard reading "Votes for Women Wow." Her gaze is fixed on another woman being forcibly removed by a policeman, her body contorting in resistance as she kicks and screams. Two urchins, unaware of the historical significance unfolding before them, laugh heartily at the scene. The Suffragette movement, which began in the late 1800s, gained momentum in the early 1900s as women across the United Kingdom took to the streets to demand the right to vote. Their protests were met with resistance from the authorities, resulting in violent clashes and arrests. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave women, who refused to be silenced in their quest for equality. Despite the challenges they faced, the Suffragettes' efforts paid off. In 1918, some women in the UK were granted the right to vote, and in 1928, women gained equal voting rights with men. This image, a snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of fighting for what is right.
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