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Suffragette attack on Perthshire Cricket pavilion
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Suffragette attack on Perthshire Cricket pavilion
Remains of the Perthshire Cricket Club pavilion, which was burnt down, allegedly by suffragettes
1912
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This evocative photograph captures the remains of the Perthshire Cricket Club pavilion in Scotland, which was tragically burnt down in 1912. The cause of the fire was widely reported to be the actions of suffragettes, who were engaged in a militant campaign for women's right to vote. The suffragette movement, which had gained momentum in the early 20th century, employed various tactics to draw attention to their cause, including arson attacks on buildings symbolic of the patriarchal establishment. The Perthshire Cricket Club pavilion, with its grand architecture and prominent location, was seen as an appropriate target. The image shows the charred ruins of the once-magnificent building, with debris scattered around the scene. The smoke-stained walls and broken windows are a stark reminder of the destructive power of the suffragettes' actions. The photograph, taken by Harry Price for Mary Evans Picture Library, provides a poignant snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the UK. The ruins of the pavilion stand as a testament to the determination and resolve of the suffragettes, who ultimately succeeded in securing the right to vote for women in 1918.
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