Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909
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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. They were in the city to take part in the Great Scottish Demonstration and Pageant, held o Saturday 9th October, 1909. A large meeting was held later at Waverley Market. Captioned, The Suffragette Leaders W.S.P.U Date: 1909
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Adela Captioned Christabel Demonstration Edinburgh Emmeline Held Lawrence Leaders Meeting Pageant Pankhurst Pethick Pictured Saturday Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Waverley Wspu Rights
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This photograph captures the moment when four prominent Suffragette leaders, Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Adela Pankhurst, and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, graced the streets of Edinburgh in 1909. The women, who were at the forefront of the Women's Social and Political Union (W.S.P.U), were in the city to participate in the Great Scottish Demonstration and Pageant. The historic event took place on Saturday, 9th October, and attracted a large crowd to Waverley Market for a significant meeting. Emmeline Pankhurst, the founder of the W.S.P.U, is seen in the center of the image, flanked by her daughters, Christabel and Adela. Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, another influential figure in the Suffragette movement, stands to the left of Emmeline Pankhurst. The women's determined expressions and regal attire convey their unwavering commitment to the cause of women's suffrage. The Great Scottish Demonstration and Pageant was a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights in the United Kingdom. The Suffragettes, who believed in using militant tactics to gain attention for their cause, had already disrupted several political events and caused significant damage to property. The peaceful demonstration in Edinburgh marked a shift in their approach, as they sought to gain support from the wider public and build alliances with sympathetic politicians. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the Suffragette leaders and their unwavering commitment to securing the right to vote for women. The image captures a pivotal moment in history, as the women's suffrage movement gained momentum and ultimately led to the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time.
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