Suffragette Deputation to Parliament Result
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Suffragette Deputation to Parliament Result
Suffragette Deputation to Parliament Result. Womens Deputation to Parliament starts peacefully, then the police make arrests. Captioned, Oh what a Difference. Date: circa 1908
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Arrests Captioned Deputation Difference Parliament Peacefully Result Starts Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
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Oh What a Difference: Suffragette Deputation to Parliament Result, circa 1908 This powerful image captures the poignant contrast between the peaceful beginning and the chaotic end of a suffragette deputation to Parliament in the late 1900s. The photograph begins with a group of determined women, dressed in their finest attire, calmly making their way towards the Houses of Parliament. Their peaceful demonstration aimed to present a petition to the government, advocating for women's suffrage – the right to vote. However, the tranquility of the scene was short-lived. As the women approached the parliamentary gates, they were met with a harsh reality. The police, armed and ready, moved in to make arrests. The women, who had come prepared to peacefully present their case, were suddenly met with force and brutality. The image starkly illustrates the struggle for women's rights in the early 20th century. The suffragette movement, led by brave women like Emmeline Pankhurst and her followers, fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Their peaceful protests, which often turned violent due to police intervention, brought attention to their cause and paved the way for women's suffrage in the UK. This photograph serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these courageous women and the significant impact they had on history. The suffragette movement marked a turning point in the fight for gender equality and paved the way for future generations to continue the fight for women's rights and gender equality.
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