Wspu Collection (#6)

Suffragette Selling The Suffragette Paper. A woman standing in the street, holding copies of The Suffragette newspaper with large placard also advertising the paper which was edited by Christabel

Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909
Suffragette leaders W.S.P.U Edinburgh 1909. Mrs. Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Adela Pankhurst and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, pictured in Edinburgh

Suffragette March Kensington W. S. P. U
Suffragette March Kensington W.S.P.U. A March by the Kensington Branch of the Womens Social & Political Union, with banner, 7th October 1911

Christabel Pankhurst Office W. S. P. U
Christabel Pankhurst Office W.S.P.U. Christabel Pankhurst seated at a desk with a colleague, probably at the W.S.P.U offices, 4, Clements Inn. Date: circa 1910

Suffragette Evelyn Sharp Rebel Women. Suffragette novel by Evelyn Sharp (1869-1955) W.S.P.U member & organiser for the Kensington branch

Suffragette March Demonstration June 18 1910. Shows the Prisoners Pageant, with 617 women representing the number of imprisonments To Win Freedom for Women

W. S. P. U Fife and Drum Band 1909
W.S.P.U Fife and Drum Band 1909. The W.S.P.Us Fife and Drum band was formed in early 1909, and first appeared in public in May 1909 to advertise the Womens Exhibition at the Princes Skating Rink

Suffragette Elsa Gye, Will Bullock. Elsa Gye (1881-1943) with her future husband, William Bullock in April 1909. Joined the W.S.P.U in 1906

Lilian Hicks Suffragette. Lilian Martha Hicks (1853-1924) portrait. Lilian Hicks Joined the W.S.P.U in the latter part of 1906, moving to the Womens Freedom League on its formation in November 1907

Neil Kenney Suffragette. Sarah Ellen (Nell) Kenney (1876-1953) portrait. Nell Kenney was elder sister of Annie, Jessie, Caroline and Jane

Miss. Benett Suffragette. Miss. Sarah Benett (1850-1924) portrait. She joined the W.S.P.U, was arrested in March 1907 and imprisoned

Mrs. P. Leigh Votes for Women. Portrait, Mrs. P. Leigh, caption hand written in ink, Votes for Women, Mrs. P. Leigh Sec. W.S.P.U Date: circa 1910

Edith How-Martyn Suffragette. Edith How-Martyn (1875-1954) portrait. Originally a member of the W.S.P.U, she left to help form the Womens Freedom League in 1907. Caption - Mrs E

Suffragette N. W. S. P. U Christmas Card
Suffragette N.W.S.P.U Christmas Card. Christmas card produced by National W.S.P.U with Best Wishes for Xmas and the New Year 1908-1909 with medallion by Sylvia Pankjurst and the quotation

Suffragette, We Demand our Rights. Chubby little girl proudly waves a banner in the colours of the WSPU, purple, white and green which reads, As women and Mothers, we demand our rights

Suffragette Hunting the Suffie. Girl dressed in the colours of the WSPU, purple, white and green, waves a hammer with a small banner reading, Votes we will have

Suffragette, Baby sees Votes for Women paper. A baby looks at a copy of a Votes for Women newspaper, the organ of the WSPU it wonders. Whatever will they want next? Date: circa 1910

Suffragette mother-In-Law Cockerel. Mother-in-Law wearing a cockerel or rooster suit comes to stay, carrying her luggage. Behind her is a flag in the WSPU colours, proclaiming

Suffragette Votes for Women Christmas Card W. S. P. U
Suffragette Votes for Women Christmas Card W.S.P.U. Christmas card promoting The Suffragette newspaper, edited by Christabel Pankhurst, Design by Hilda Dallas

Suffragette, Simple Life - Dinner-Time. Sandal wearing couple enjoying the Simple Life - fresh air and a frugal meal sat at the dinner table

Charlotte Despard Suffragette. Mrs. Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) portrait, Mrs. Despard left the W.S.P.U in 1907 to found the Womens Freedom League. Date: circa 1906

Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928). Founder of the W.S.P.U (Womens Social and Political Union) Portrait issued by the W.S.P.U Votes for Women caption. Date: circa 1909

Suffragette W. S. P. U Christmas Card
Suffragette W.S.P.U Christmas Card. A merry Christmas and votes for women in 1910 card produced by W.S.P.U showing a girl dressed in the uniform of the organisations Drum

Suffragette Geese Miss Hissy. Miss Hissy addresses a meeting of the Gooses Social and Political Union, asking, Is a question of gander - I mean gender to stand between us and the vote

Suffragettes at Buckingham Palace, London
Suffragettes, led by Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, attempting to present a petition to King George V at Buckingham Palace, London. Numerous arrests were made

Ethel Smyth in 1902
ETHEL SMYTH musician Date: 1858 - 1944

Christabel Pankhurst (1881-1969) reading a copy of The Suffragette c. 1905-14
XJF996612 Christabel Pankhurst (1881-1969) reading a copy of The Suffragette c.1905-14 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Suffragettes in Hastings, 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF275675 Suffragettes in Hastings, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Great Votes for Women demonstration in Hyde Park, 21st June 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF270020 Great Votes for Women demonstration in Hyde Park, 21st June 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Womens Suffrage Poster The Right Dishonourable Double-Face Asquith, c
XCF22615 Womens Suffrage Poster " The Right Dishonourable Double-Face Asquith", c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1928) Addressing a Crowd (b / w photo)
XJF106674 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1928) Addressing a Crowd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mrs Pankhurst at the war meeting in Trafalgar Square. Mrs Pankhurst addressing the meeting - Amongst other subjects she spoke on the womens share in the success of the Victory Loan. 17 February 1917

Suffragettes Coronation Procession, London
A large suffragette procession passing along the Embankment in Central London. The Coronation of George V in 1911 inspired the WSPU (Womens Social and Political Union)

The Pankhursts
Suffragettes. A photo of Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel, leaders of the physical-force party in the votes-for-women campaign

Barbara Ayrton Gould
BARBARA AYRTON GOULD Suffragette. WSPU organiser & founder of the United Suffragists. MP for North Hendon 1945 - 50. Shown here dressed as a mill girl

Ethel Smyth
ETHEL SMYTH musician, writer and feminist

Wspu Fife & Drum Band
The WSPU Fife & Drum Band marching with Mary Leigh as drum-major

Wspu Bazaar
A Womens Social & Political Union bazaar

Helen Ogston
A portrait of Helen Ogston on A WSPU postcard

Wspu Offices
Christabel Pankhurst at a desk in the WSPU offices, St Clements Inn, London

Wspu Announcement
Christabel Pankhurst is one of the featured speakers at two public meetings held in Birmingham

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"WSPU: The Fierce Fight for Women's Suffrage" In the early 20th century, a powerful movement emerged in Britain that would forever change the course of history. Led by courageous women like Sylvia Pankhurst and Mary Jane Clarke, the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) fought relentlessly for gender equality and the right to vote. With their iconic suffragette cat in hat and flag as symbols of defiance, these brave women organized numerous rallies, including the historic Suffragette Rally on Women's Sunday in 1908. Their determination was further displayed through badges such as the W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch and Hunger Strike Medal, earned by those who endured imprisonment and hunger strikes for their cause. The suffragettes' unwavering spirit was showcased during demonstrations at Hyde Park in 1908 when they fearlessly voiced their demands for equal rights. As they gathered at Bow Street with their vibrant sashes proudly displaying "Votes for Women, " it became clear that nothing could deter them from achieving justice. One particularly striking image captures a suffragette holding a ribbon badge adorned with the initials W. S. P. U. , symbolizing unity among these fierce warriors. Another emblematic banner proclaimed "Suffragette: The House That Man Built, " challenging societal norms while demanding recognition of women's contributions. The legacy lives on today as we honor these remarkable individuals who paved the way towards gender equality. Their relentless struggle reminds us that progress is not achieved without sacrifice or resistance against injustice. Let us never forget how far we have come thanks to these extraordinary women who dared to dream beyond societal limitations – because every step towards equality begins with courage.