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Suffragettes Chalking Pavement Deputation
Suffragettes Chalking Pavement Deputation. A group of W.S.P.U members in replica prison dress chalk the pavement announcing the deputation to Mr. Asquith, 24th february 1909. This was a publicity stunt ahead of the Womens Parliament meeting at Caxton Hall. A mock policeman stands by smiling while the prison van is parked nearby. Date: 1909
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the British suffragette movement, as members of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) prepare for a publicity stunt ahead of the Women's Parliament meeting at Caxton Hall on 24th February 1909. Dressed in replica prison attire, the WSPU members boldly chalked the pavement with their demands for women's suffrage, using this unconventional method to announce their deputation to Prime Minister H.H. Asquith. A mock policeman stands by, amused, while a prison van is parked nearby, adding to the theatricality of the scene. This audacious display of determination and defiance was a testament to the suffragettes' unwavering commitment to securing the vote for women, and marked a significant turning point in their campaign for political representation.
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