Womens Rights Movement Collection

The new woman, 1895. Creator: Morrow, Albert (1863-1927)
The new woman, 1895. Private Collection

Portrait of Huda Sharawi (1879-1947). Creator: Unknown photographer
Portrait of Huda Sharawi (1879-1947). Private Collection

Portrait of Huda Sharawi (1879-1947). Creator: Unknown photographer
Portrait of Huda Sharawi (1879-1947). Private Collection

Portrait of Huda Sharawi (1879-1947). Creator: Unknown photographer
Portrait of Huda Sharawi (1879-1947). Private Collection

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

Clara M. Codd, 1923 (cast plaque)
MAN430845 Clara M. Codd, 1923 (cast plaque) by Cassidy, John (1860-1939); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Clara Margaret Codd (1876-1971), suffragette and theosophist;)

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

Winston Churchill May 1908 attempts to campaign during by-election in Dundee Scotland as he aims to become Liberal MP for Dundee Constituency - Winston Churchill is silenced as he

Miss Muriel Matters, suffragette, pictured in the basket of a hot air balloon with a megaphone as Suffragettes attempt to disrupt the Opening of Parliament by Airship. 16th February 1909

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The women's rights movement has a rich history filled with courageous individuals who fought tirelessly for equality. Clara M. Codd, in 1923, left an indelible mark on this movement as her name was cast on a plaque, forever commemorating her contributions. Sojourner Truth, captured in a black and white photo, stands as an iconic figure from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, inspiring generations of women to rise above societal constraints. In their quest for equal rights, suffragettes resorted to various tactics that challenged the status quo. From attempting to attack Parliament by airship during its opening session to staging sit-down strikes in 1912, these brave women refused to be silenced or ignored. The Suffragette museum at South Kensington serves as a testament to their determination and showcases images of women holding suffragette banners. Emmeline Pankhurst emerges as one of the prominent figures within this movement; her leadership played a pivotal role in pushing forward gender equality reforms around 1913. A powerful demonstration held on March 21st, 1906 saw suffragettes flooding London's streets demanding justice and recognition. Objects used by suffragettes are carefully preserved at Brunswick Square where they serve as reminders of the struggles faced by these trailblazing activists. Mary Phillips' arrest after throwing flour at authorities exemplifies the lengths some went through for their cause. Charlotte Despard's involvement further highlights how this fight transcended borders; she not only championed women's rights but also contributed significantly to Irish nationalism. The image of a suffragette leaning out of a window waving a banner captures both defiance and hope—a symbol that resonates even today. Museums like those found in South Kensington house militant equipment once wielded by these determined women—testaments to their unwavering spirit.