Suffrage Collection (page 20)

Womens Work in Wartime WW1
A woman in a smart tailored uniform stands outside a milliners shop, she is described as a portiere or door keeper. Date: circa 1917

Womens War Work WW1 Ticket Collector
Girl in blue uniform works as a Ticket Collector Doing her Bit during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Womens War Work WW1 Post Girl
A little girl with large G. P. O. satchel, delivers the post, Doing her Bit for the war effort. Date: circa 1915

Womens Land Army WW1 Durham
A large gathering of Womens Land Army recruits outside Durham Cathedral (?) Date: circa 1917

Womens War Work WW1 Policewoman
Doing her Bit is the Lady Bobby, or Policewoman. Date: circa 1915

Women WW1 Bus Conductress
A girl in the uniform of a bus conductress or Clippie, calls Fares Please. An example of women taking on mens roles during WW1. Date: circa 1915

Women Work the Land WW1
A group of women with forks help to work the land during WW1. Captioned, Womans Work in War Time, in the Fields. Date: circa 1916

Women WW1 Work Milk Woman
Captioned, Womans Work in War Time, a young girl carries a lidded pail to deliver milk. Date: circa 1917

Women WW1 Farming
Young girl with heavy horse thinks of the men at the front. We re doing ours while you re giving away Et la terre produira quand meme Date: circa 1917

Womens Land Army WW1 Farming
A young girl wearing a Land Army outfit feeds the pigs on the farm, helping the war effort. Captioned, Karina on the Land. Date: circa 1916

Women Work WW1 Window Cleaners
Women working as window cleaners in Nottingham during WW1. They have a wooden cart on which to carry the long wooden ladders. Captioned, The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham. Date: circa 1917

Women WW1 Tram Conductor
A Lady tram conductor in the city of Nottingham during WW1, when women took on roles formerly fulfilled by men. Date: circa 1916

Fashions in Wartime WW1
The navy cut costume, inspired by the battles at sea during the First World War, note the cap with naval sword detail, plus the must have accessory - a grim-faced bulldog sporting Tricolour ribbon

Women WW1 Work Canteen
A group of women (described on reverse) as Canteen workers, alongside three male colleagues at the Tidworth Army Barracks, situated on the edge of Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. Date: circa 1916

Women WW1 Munitions Hand Grenade
A studio portrait of a woman munition worker in mob cap and overalls. She stands in front of a small table on which lays a union flag. In her right hand she holds a hand grenade. Date: circa 1916

Women WW1 Munitions
A group of six women and girls wearing the munitions workers uniform and some wear the on war service triangular badge. Location unknown, probably taken just outside the factory buildings

Women WW1 Tailors Woolwich Arsenal
Interior of the Tailors Shop, Woolwich Arsenal, where uniforms were made. Date: circa 1916

Evolution of Suffragette Sally
Cartoon showing the evolution of Suffragette Sally and the obstacles she has faced since birth! Date: July 31st 1914

Women WW1
Women to the rescue and women are ready to serve as war is declared. Date: Aug 14th 1914

Women and War 1914
A stark reminder of the Reality of War in a cartoon by Will Dyson. Date: Aug 7th 1914

Votes for Women Summer 1914
Cover of the Summer number of Votes for Women designed by Olive Hockin. Date: June 26th 1914

Suffragette Demonstration Buckingham Palace
A line of police stand guard at Wellington Gate when suffragettes attempted to petition the King at Buckingham Palace Date: May 29th 1914

Suffrage March Bow to HoC Sylvia Pankhurst
A deputation from the East End to the House of Commons organised by Sylvia Pankhurst, June 1914. Date: June 10th 1914

Votes for Women Fountain Pen
Will you help the Cause by buying a wonderful fountain pen? Date: June 5th 1914

Women Knocked Senseless Suffragette Demonstration
Many women were subjected to extreme police violence as they tried to petition the King at Buckingham Palace on 21st May 1914. Date: May 29th 1914

Tramps on Suffragettes
Two tramps agree that if women don t stop their agitation, they will lose all respect! Date: Apr 10th 1914

Votes for Women Satchel
An extremely useful and practical bag for paper sellers made in the Votes for Women Fellowship, colours of purple, white and red. Date: Apr 10th 1914

Suffragette Militants Art Galleries
In the light of Mary Richardsons savage attack on The Rokeby Venus, new security measures to protect works of art are introduced! Date: Mar 20th 1914

Suffragettes Houses of Parliament
During the Easter Recess, cherubs blow Votes for Women winds down onto the Houses of Parliament. Date: Apr 10th 1914

Militancy at Home
Molly refuses to use a hanky until women get the vote Date: Mar 13th 1914

Suffragette Lena Ashwell
Portrait of Lena Ashwell (1872-1957), member of the Actress Franchise League and supporter of the Tax Resistance League. Date: circa 1914

Suffrage Votes for Women
Girl declines to walk out with a bloke what don t think she is fit to ave a vote. Date: Feb 27th 1914

Anti-Suffrage Meeting East London
A lady stands in a covered van, covered in posters asserting Women do not want votes. She was heckled by women in the East End of London who supported womens suffrage. Date: Feb 27th 1914

Northern Mens Federation for Womens Suffrage
The banner of the Northern Mens Federation for womens suffrage designed and worked by the Suffrage Atelier in black, red, gold and white. Date: 1914 Feb 13

Mr. Asquith as Scrooge
Depicts Mr Asquith as Ebenezer Scrooge with regards to the subject of woman suffrage. Date: Dec 26th 1913

Votes for Women Jerusalem
Cover of Votes for Women featuring the infant Christ, Maryand Joseph protected by an imposing female figure. Lines from Blakes Jerusalem and an Arts and Crafts feel to theillustration by Ethel F

Votes for Women Asquith the Acrobat
Herbert Asquith shown juggling the two wings of the Liberal Party, those in favour of womens Suffrage, and those against. Date: Dec 19th 1913

Votes for Women Christmas Number
The Christmas Double Number of Votes for Women 5th December 1913, with a jolly border of holly and elves. Date: Dec 5th 1913

Suffragette and Irish Prisoners
Illustrates the stark contrast between the treatment of Irishand suffragette prisoners citing The Value of the Vote The Voteless suffragette is subjected to barbaric forciblefeeding in Holloway

Suffragette Newspaper Votes for Women
A birthday cake celebrating six years of Votes for Women first issued October 1907. Date: 1913 Oct

Suffragette Hunger Strike
Depicts a bound suffragette being forcibly fed in prison. Captioned, For what you are about to receive Date: 1913 Oct

Victorian Scrap - Political Types - Womans Rights
Victorian Scrap - Political Types - Paper, Womans Rights, Womans Wrongs. late 19th century

Votes for Women - Frederick Pethick-Lawrence as Suffragette
Votes for Women - Frederick Pethick-Lawrence (1871-1961), (husband of prominent campaigner Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence) dressed as Suffragette selling Votes for Women - the 24th November 1911 issue

National Health Insurance stamp - Forcible Feeding
Forcible Feeding - Lick! A double-meaning postcard, primarily relating to the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act

Emancipation, her man at arms-length on a piece of string
Female Emancipation - A well-dressed lady keeps her man (in WW1 military attire) safely at arms-length on a piece of string. Date: circa 1916

Bertrand Russell, philosopher and author
Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author. Outline of his policies in an election leaflet as suffragist candidate in the Wimbledon By-Election, 1907. Date: 1907

Theatrical Troupe supporting Womens Suffrage Movement
A Theatrical Troupe performing a play supporting Womens Suffrage Movement Date: circa 1908

Gambetta / Stock / Celebs
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French statesman, depicted as Horatius, defending the cause of universal suffrage Date: 1838 - 1882

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"Suffrage: A Fierce Fight for Equality and Empowerment" In the early 20th century, a wave of change swept through society as women fought tirelessly for their right to vote. Like a suffragette cat with claws sharpened, they scratched and fought against the oppressive forces that denied them their basic rights. Dressed in hats adorned with flags, suffragettes proudly displayed their determination to challenge the status quo. They even turned their cause into an engaging board game called PANK-A-SQUITH, where players strategized to overcome obstacles just like these brave activists did. The movement gained momentum with the establishment of feminist newspapers such as the English Suffragette in 1908. These publications served as powerful platforms for spreading awareness and rallying support among women across the nation. One significant event was the Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme in 1908. Thousands gathered together, united by a common goal - demanding justice and equality. Their voices echoed through streets as they marched forward on this historic day. Not even war could halt their progress; suffragettes were undeterred on their path towards liberation. Led by remarkable figures like Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, they fearlessly challenged societal norms and shattered glass ceilings along the way. In Manchester Docks, Sylvia Pankhurst stood tall amidst her fellow suffragettes - a symbol of resilience and defiance against oppression. Her W. S. P. U badge became an emblem of hope for countless women who yearned for freedom from discrimination. A ribbon intertwined with another W. S. P. U badge represented unity within this sisterhood fighting relentlessly for change. Together, they formed an unbreakable bond that would withstand any obstacle thrown at them. But it wasn't just about protests; suffragettes armed themselves not only with words but also self-defense techniques like Jiu-Jitsu – empowering themselves physically while advocating for political power too. Through it all, one message rang clear: "I Want My Vote.