Equal Opportunities Collection

Suffragette Under Arrest July 1913 Mary Richardson is arrested by Police for throwing a document into the carriage of King George V in Bristol as he made his way to the Royal Agricultural Show -

Lily Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Lily Smith, between c1910 and c1915.

Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915.

Mrs. H.S. Blatch in Wall St., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. H.S. Blatch in Wall St., between c1910 and c1915. Shows suffragist Harriot Stanton Blatch (1856-1940) speaking with a crowd gathered below her.

Housewives league at Washington Market, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Housewives league at Washington Market, between c1910 and c1915.

Miss Louise Hall with brush and Susan Fitzgerald assisting bill posting..., between c1910 and c1915
Miss Louise Hall with brush and Susan Fitzgerald assisting bill posting in Cincinnati, between c1910 and c1915. The person handling the brush, who is not visible in the photograph, is Miss

London - arrest of a suffragette, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
London - arrest of a suffragette, between c1910 and c1915.

Women enlisting - England, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Women enlisting - England, between c1910 and c1915.

First woman jury, Los Angeles, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
First woman jury, Los Angeles, 1911. Shows the first all-woman jury in California who acquitted the editor of the Watts News of printing indecent language, on Nov. 2, 1911.

Suffragettes, in the centre is Emmeline Pankhurst, circa 1913

Young Suffragette, Mary Phillips, being dragged away by police after she threw flour at the Prime Minister, Mr Asquith, in Chester Town Hall Square. Circa September 1912

The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France (litho)
3620638 The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho)
2818969 Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Chauvin)

An all-female company of firefighters in Burton-on-Trent (colour litho)
2779731 An all-female company of firefighters in Burton-on-Trent (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b / w photo)
6015402 Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

What are the wild wives saying? (colour litho)
585716 What are the wild wives saying? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are the wild wives saying)

Blind man fastening straw on broom handles at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York
MNY380962 Blind man fastening straw on broom handles at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York, 1921 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Blind young women and a teacher sewing in a classroom at the New York Association for
MNY380939 Blind young women and a teacher sewing in a classroom at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Welcome All cartoon, 1880 (colour litho)
PNP256711 Welcome All cartoon, 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Blind young woman working at a loom at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380949 Blind young woman working at a loom at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York, 1934 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Women on the loom floor at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street
MNY380952 Women on the loom floor at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York, 1939 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Young woman wrapping up cloth materials for a home worker to take with her
MNY380945 Young woman wrapping up cloth materials for a home worker to take with her, at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Blind woman working at a loom at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380942 Blind woman working at a loom at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York, 1926 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Votes for Women (photo)
585717 Votes for Women (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votes for Women. Miss Christabel Pankhurst, Organiser, Womens Social and Political Union)

The Cat and Mouse Act (engraving)
585715 The Cat and Mouse Act (engraving) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and Mouse Act, passed by the Liberal Government, the Liberal cat)

Woman teaching a blind man to read braille at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380975 Woman teaching a blind man to read braille at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Blind man labeling brooms at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York
MNY380964 Blind man labeling brooms at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York, 1935 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Blind men recaning chairs at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York
MNY380961 Blind men recaning chairs at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York, 1920 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Blind woman, presumably Charlotte Rohr, working with a braille press
MNY380947 Blind woman, presumably Charlotte Rohr, working with a braille press, dictaphone and stereotype, New York, 1933 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Portrait of a blind, deaf and dumb young woman spinning wool at the New York Association
MNY380940 Portrait of a blind, deaf and dumb young woman spinning wool at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th St

The Feminist League (engraving)
585714 The Feminist League (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster for a meeting of The Feminist League, at Swedish Church Hall on Harcourt Street)

Womens Sunday (engraving)
585712 Womens Sunday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir and official programme for Womens Sunday, a mass meeting and march to Hyde Park, London)

Opening of Parliament. Suffragettes attempt to attack the house by airship. Miss Muriel Matters with megaphone, Hendon airfields, London. 16th February 1909. P013659

Suffragettes staging a sit-down strike, circa 1912

Suffragette museum at South Kensington, London. Pictured are women holding a Suffragette banner. 19th February 1947

Suffragette demonstration in London, 21st March 1906

Objects from the Suffragette movement are being assembled at Brunswick Square, where a museum has been started to perpetuate the memory of the fighters for womens suffrage

Charlotte Despard was an English-born, Suffragist, novelist, Sinn F?in activist, vegetarian and anti-vivisection advocate. Circa 1910

A Suffragette leaning out of a window, waving and holding a banner. Circa 1912

A museum in South Kensington, London, which holds militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote. 24th March 1939

Suffragettes, on the left is Mrs Solomon, centre is Emmeline Pankhurst, circa 1910

A Suffragette being restrained by three policemen. Circa 1912

Lady Pethick-Lawrence (right) and Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst lead a Suffragette demonstration, Christabel Pankhurst (in black & white) follows behind her mother. Circa 1910

Militant equipment used by women Suffragettes during their campaign for the right to vote. Seen in a museum in South Kensington, London. Pictured is a hammer and catapult used for smashing windows

Giving men the brush off... women who are aiming for equal opportunities on the painting and decorating course at New College, Durham on 14th June 1989

Suffragettes Raid Buckingham Palace London May 1914 Suffragettes try to present a petition to King George V as Police Officers attempt to intervene - 1910s Running Policemen Womens Rights Movement

Suffragettes Under Arrest May 1906 Pictured being escorted by Policemen in London Street 1900s Womens Rights Movement

Suffragette Madame Despard May 1920 Pictured speaking in Hyde Park London during on Labour Day Wearing black standing on a podium 1920s Womens Rights Movement

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"Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Equal Opportunities Throughout History" Suffragette Under Arrest July 1913 Mary Richardson is arrested by Police for fighting for women's right to vote. The swearing in of Jeanne Chauvin at the bar in Chateau-Thierry, France - a groundbreaking moment as she becomes one of the first female lawyers. Jeanne Chauvin, the second woman to obtain a law degree in France - her determination paved the way for countless aspiring female lawyers. An all-female company of firefighters in Burton-on-Trent - shattering stereotypes and proving that gender should never limit career choices. Pioneers in the growth of employment for women in Britain - these trailblazers opened doors previously closed to their gender, empowering generations to come. What are the wild wives saying? A vibrant litho showcasing spirited discussions among women who dared to challenge societal norms and demand equal rights. Blind man fastening straw on broom handles at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York - highlighting how disabilities do not hinder individuals from contributing meaningfully to society when given equal opportunities. Blind young women and a teacher sewing in a classroom at the New York Association for. . Demonstrating that with proper support and access, visually impaired individuals can excel in various fields including craftsmanship and education. Welcome All cartoon, 1880 - an insightful depiction reminding us that inclusivity fosters progress and unity within our communities regardless of background or abilities. Blind young woman working at a loom at the New York Association for. . Showcasing resilience as she defies limitations imposed by blindness while weaving intricate patterns with skillful precision. Women on the loom floor at the New York Association for. . Illustrating how equal opportunities empower women economically, granting them financial independence through meaningful work. Young woman wrapping up cloth materials for a home worker to take with her.