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Lady Constance Lytton Arrested
Lady Constance Lytton arrested for throwing a stone at the car carrying Sir Walter Runciman through Newcastle in October 1909. Date: 1909
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In this powerful and iconic image from 1909, Lady Constance Lytton, a prominent British suffragette and social reformer, is seen being arrested after throwing a stone at the car carrying Sir Walter Runciman, the President of the Local Government Board, through the streets of Newcastle. Lady Constance, dressed in her elegant attire, defiantly raises her arm, holding the stone in her hand, as she is surrounded by uniformed police officers. The Suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote and greater social and political power, was a significant force in British society during the early 20th century. Lady Constance, a member of the upper class, joined the movement to bring attention to the cause and challenge the perception that only working-class women were involved in the struggle for women's rights. This arrest, which took place in October 1909, was just one of many acts of civil disobedience carried out by Lady Constance and her fellow suffragettes. Their tactics, which included protests, demonstrations, and acts of vandalism, were designed to draw attention to their cause and pressure the government to grant women the right to vote. Despite facing harsh criticism and even imprisonment, Lady Constance and her fellow suffragettes remained committed to their cause. Their efforts ultimately paid off, as women in the United Kingdom were granted the right to vote in 1918, making it one of the first countries in Europe to do so. This image is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the suffragettes and their role in the struggle for women's rights and emancipation. It is a powerful symbol of the social and political changes that took place during this period and the impact that one person can have on history.
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