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Suffragettes W. S. P. U Caxton Hall 1908
Suffragettes W.S.P.U Caxton Hall 1908. A meeting at Caxton Hall before the deputation and Rush the House demonstration, October 13th 1908. Mrs. Tuke, Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst presiding. Date: 1908
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Caxton Christabel Demonstration Deputation Emmeline Lawrence Meeting Pankhurst Pethick Presiding Rush Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Tuke Wspu Rights
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom, as members of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) gathered at Caxton Hall in London on October 13th, 1908. The women, led by Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Emmeline Pankhurst, and her daughter Christabel Pankhurst, were preparing for a significant demonstration. The WSPU, known for its militant tactics, had been advocating for women's right to vote through various means, including peaceful protests and acts of civil disobedience. The upcoming deputation and Rush the House demonstration were part of their escalating campaign to pressure the government into granting women the right to vote. In this photograph, the women are seen in a solemn yet determined gathering, with Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst presiding over the meeting. Mrs. Tuke, a prominent suffragette, is also present, her expression conveying a sense of resolve and commitment to the cause. The women's faces are a testament to their unwavering dedication and the sacrifices they were willing to make for the cause of women's suffrage. This photograph is an important historical document, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement and the determination of the suffragettes to secure the right to vote for women. The events of October 13th, 1908, marked a turning point in the suffrage movement, leading to increased public awareness and support for women's suffrage, and ultimately, the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote.
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