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On the Cromer Beach
On the Cromer Beach. A Scene on a beach when alarmed mother cries Children!! The tide is coming in! You will be swept away! Children - (reassuringly), Oh no Mummy, Don?t you see the sand castle we have made to stop it? The sandcastle is labelled Anti-Suffrage league but in the background come wave upon wave of Votes for women. By E. Hartley-Wilson. Date: circa 1910
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Alarmed Anti Away Coming Cries Cromer Donat Labelled League Mummy Sand Sandcastle Stop Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Swept Tide Wave Made Rights
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On Cromer Beach: A Stirring Scene of Motherhood and the Unyielding Fight for Women's Suffrage (circa 1910) In this evocative photograph by E. Hartley-Wilson, the idyllic setting of Cromer Beach is transformed into a stage for a poignant and powerful moment in history. The scene captures an alarmed mother, her eyes wide with concern, calling out to her children as the tide begins to roll in. "Children! The tide is coming in! You will be swept away!" she cries. But her young ones, undeterred, point to the sandcastle they have built, emblazoned with the label "Anti-Suffrage League." The mother's fear is not just for her children's safety, but also for the future of women's rights. In the background, the relentless waves of the sea serve as a metaphor for the unyielding tide of change that the suffragettes were fighting for. The sandcastle, a symbol of their resistance, stands firm against the encroaching water, just as the suffragettes fought against the societal norms of their time. The photograph captures the essence of the suffragette movement, which was characterized by determination, resilience, and the unwavering belief that change was possible. Despite the challenges they faced, the suffragettes continued to build their sandcastles, or in this case, their movement, in the face of adversity. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that paved the way for women's suffrage and the progress we have made towards gender equality. E. Hartley-Wilson's photograph, "On Cromer Beach," is a poignant reminder of the past, and a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought for women's rights. It is a scene that continues to resonate with us today, as we reflect on the progress we have made and the work that still needs to be done.
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