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Suffragette Arson Bristol
Suffragette Arson Bristol. A view of the W.S.P.U shop office in Bristol, wrecked by the University students 24th October 1913. The students rampaged through the premises, making a bonfire of literature and furniture outside in the street. Suffragettes were blamed for an arson attack with destroyed the Universitys pavilion and Boat House at Coombe Dingle. A Varsity flag hangs above the open door. Caption - Students revenge on Suffragette Headquarters, Bristol Date: 1913
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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Students' Retaliation: The Destruction of Suffragette Headquarters in Bristol, 1913 This evocative image captures the aftermath of a violent confrontation between university students and the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in Bristol, England, on October 24, 1913. The WSPU office, located at 37 Queen's Road, had been a focal point for the suffragette movement in the city. In response to the widespread belief that suffragettes were responsible for an arson attack on the University of Bristol's pavilion and boat house at Coombe Dingle, a group of students took matters into their own hands. They stormed the WSPU office, wreaking havoc inside and outside the premises. Fueled by anger and resentment, they made a bonfire of literature and furniture, leaving the building in ruins. A Varsity flag hangs above the open door, a symbol of the students' allegiance to the university. The destruction of the suffragette headquarters was a clear message of retaliation against the suffrage movement, which had been gaining momentum in the city. The incident highlighted the growing tensions between the suffragettes and various sectors of society, including the university community. It also underscored the determination of the suffragettes to secure women's rights through militant action, even in the face of opposition and violence. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of the suffrage movement in Britain, a time when women's demands for the right to vote were met with resistance and retaliation.
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