Militants Collection

Arrest / Mrs Pankhurst
Mrs Pankhurst is lifted off the ground when arrested outside Buckingham Palace

Suffragette Militant Attack on Golf Course. A Suffragette under cover of darkness, pours acid on the golf course, unaware shes being watched

Suffragettes Arrested
Suffragettes being arrested near Buckingham Palace

Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, at the hands of militant Covenanters in front of his daughter on Magus Muir, outside St Andrews, on 3 May 1679. 1679

Chained to Rail / Iln / 1908
A suffragette chained to grille in the House of Commons

Mrs Pankhurst / Arrest
Mrs Pankhurst arrested in Victoria Street

Hanging of anarchists in Russia, 1878 (print)
3785682 Hanging of anarchists in Russia, 1878 (print); (add.info.: Hanging of anarchists in Russia. Government repression of the Nihilist movement followed unrest after end of Russo- Turkish War in)

Police surprising meeting of Russian anarchists, 1878 (print)
3785192 Police surprising meeting of Russian anarchists, 1878 (print); (add.info.: Police surprising meeting of Russian anarchists)

Members of the National Synarchist Union, Mexico, 1930s-40s (b / w photo)
STC375646 Members of the National Synarchist Union, Mexico, 1930s-40s (b/w photo) by Hedyn, Doris (fl.c.1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Damage done to the Rokeby Venus by suffragette
The actual damage done to the Rokeby Venus by the suffragette with a chopper. Cuts made by militant suffragette Mary Richardson to the canvas of Velazquezs painting in the National Gallery on 10th

Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants. Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants, book of satirical cartoons written and illustrated by Nelson Harding. Illustration

W. S. P. U Flag Bristol Arson 1913
The original W.S.P.U flag in purple, white and green cloth which was stolen from the offices and shop, Queens Road, Bristol, October 1913

Suffragette Arson Teddington. Suffragette militants were blamed for an arson attack on a railway train at Teddington, Middlesex on 26th April 1913

1916 prisoners return to Dublin 1917 Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

Law Abiding V Militants
The shrieking sister a view of militant suffragism Date: 1906

Suffragette Militants Broken Windows. The scene in Cockspur Street, London following a campaign of window smashing by militant members of the W.S.P.U

Suffragette Arson Whitekirk. St. Marys in Whitekirk, East Lothian, after the fire of 26th february 1914. Suffragette militants were suspected, and, as the churchs minister wrote

Suffragette Votes for a Man Apiece. Four suffragettes votes for womens papers, hammer and paraffin can between them(all useful to the militants) vow

Anti-Suffrage Army of Militants. Extreme German view of the English Army of Militant Suffragettes with their weapons of war - bombs, guns, axes, acid and scissors. Date: circa 1913

Arson / Yarmouth Pier
Yarmouth Pier in flames after a suffragette arson raid

Shop Windows Smashed
The windows of Swan & Edgar Ltd smashed by suffragettes

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In the early 20th century, the suffragette movement was marked by both peaceful protests and militant actions. One such incident occurred when Mrs Pankhurst, a prominent suffragette leader, was arrested for her involvement in advocating for women's rights. Meanwhile, another group of suffragettes launched a daring attack on a golf course to draw attention to their cause. The suffragettes' determination knew no bounds as they faced arrests time and again. The news headlines often featured stories of these brave women being apprehended for their relentless fight for equality. Tragically, during this tumultuous period, the death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews added further sorrow to an already charged atmosphere. Amidst it all emerged a unique form of protest: "Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants. " These powerful verses became emblematic of the suffrage movement's unwavering spirit and unyielding resolve. One particularly striking image from that era captured suffragettes chained to railings outside the Illustrated London News building in 1908. This act symbolized their refusal to be silenced or ignored any longer. Even Mrs Pankhurst herself fell victim to arrest while championing women's rights. Her courageous stance against injustice made her an icon among those fighting for gender equality. As tensions escalated within society, so did the intensity of the "Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes" - echoing through streets and drawing attention to their cause with every word uttered or written down. However, not all methods employed by they were universally praised; some resorted to damaging artwork like the Rokeby Venus painting as a means to express their frustration at being denied basic human rights. Ultimately, these glimpses into history remind us that change is never easy nor without sacrifice. The militants who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote left an indelible mark on society – one that continues inspiring generations to come.