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Suffragette Dora Marsden Arrested
Dora Marsden arrested after a protest at Manchester University in October 1909. She is seen wearing her academic gown having gained a BSC from Manchester Owens College. She and her fellow protestors were not charged over the incident. Date: 1909
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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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In this evocative photograph, Suffragette Dora Marsden is seen being arrested after leading a protest at Manchester University in October 1909. Dora, dressed in her academic gown having recently earned a BSc from Manchester Owens College, stands defiantly as she is taken into custody. The scene unfolds on the university campus, a place where knowledge and intellectual pursuit were meant to be free from political strife. Dora Marsden was a prominent figure in the British Suffragette movement, advocating for women's right to vote through militant actions. Her arrest came after she and her fellow suffragettes disrupted a lecture at the university, demanding the right to be heard and recognized as equal members of society. Despite the disruption, Dora and her fellow protestors were not charged over the incident. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. The image of Dora Marsden, a highly educated woman being arrested for advocating for her rights, serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and struggles endured by suffragettes in their quest for equality. The academic gown she wears symbolizes her intellectual prowess and her refusal to be silenced or marginalized based on her gender. The year 1909 marked a significant turning point in the suffrage movement, with increasing public support and awareness of the cause. This photograph offers a glimpse into that era, capturing the determination and resilience of a woman who refused to be denied her rightful place in society. Dora Marsden's arrest at Manchester University is a testament to the courage and conviction of the suffragettes, who paved the way for women's suffrage and the advancement of gender equality in the United Kingdom.
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