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Women members room at the House of Commons
The room at the House of Commons formerly occupied by General Seely as Under-Secretary for Air, and set apart in 1919 for Lady Astor and any other women members of Parliament following the election of Nancy Astor as MP for PLymouth. Date: 1919
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Astor Commons Election May18 Member Members Nancy Parliament Victory Westminster 1919
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Women Members' Room at the House of Commons. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the past. Once the private chamber of Lady Astor, the first female Member of Parliament, this room holds significant historical importance. Adorn your walls with this stunning, rights-managed print and bring a piece of British parliamentary history into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic photograph, taken in 1919, we see the Women Members' Room at the House of Commons, a space set aside specifically for female Members of Parliament (MPs) following the election of the first woman MP, Nancy Astor, in the general election of December 1918. Located in the Palace of Westminster, this room was previously occupied by General Seely as Under-Secretary for Air. With the groundbreaking election of Lady Astor, who represented the Conservative Party in Plymouth Sutton, the need for a dedicated space for women MPs became necessary. The room, tastefully decorated with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a grand chandelier, served as a gathering place for women MPs to socialize, discuss parliamentary business, and hold meetings. It was a symbol of the progress made towards gender equality in politics, as women were finally granted the right to vote and stand for election just two years prior. Nancy Astor's election victory marked a significant milestone in British history, paving the way for more women to enter politics and shatter the glass ceiling. This photograph captures a moment in time when the political landscape was forever changed, as women began to make their mark in the male-dominated world of Westminster politics. The Women Members' Room remained in use until the late 1950s when the number of women MPs increased, and they were integrated into the main chamber and other areas of the House of Commons. Today, the legacy of this room and the trailblazing women who occupied it continues to inspire and empower future generations of women in politics.
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