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London Demo / 1906
A WSPU demonstration in London. The placards state We demand the vote this session. Mrs Frances Rowe is pictured in the centre. Date: 1906
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Demand Demo Demonstration Frances Pictured Placard Placards Rowe Session Vote Votes Wspu Rights
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of determination and resolve among the members of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) as they gathered for a demonstration in London's Trafalgar Square on March 18, 1906. The women, dressed in their iconic purple, white, and green colors, hold up placards demanding the right to vote during the current parliamentary session. At the heart of the demonstration is Mrs. Frances Rowe, who stands proudly in the center, her gaze fixed on the camera with unwavering intensity. The placard she holds aloft echoes the demands of the other women, yet her presence adds a powerful personal dimension to the image. The Women's Suffrage Movement, which sought to secure the right to vote for women in the United Kingdom, was a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights. The WSPU, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, employed militant tactics to draw attention to their cause, including protests, demonstrations, and acts of civil disobedience. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, capturing the passion and commitment of the women who fought for the right to participate in the political process. Their efforts ultimately led to the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote, and the Equal Franchise Act in 1928, which extended the franchise to all women over the age of 21. The image of Mrs. Frances Rowe and her fellow WSPU members standing together in Trafalgar Square serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the enduring legacy of the women's suffrage movement.
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