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Suffrage Hants / Hampshire W. S. P. U
Suffrage Hants/Hampshire W.S.P.U. A group photograph of members of the Hants/Hampshire W.S.P.U in 1912. Captioned on reverse, Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence next to J.S.B Date: 1912
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Captioned Hampshire Hants Lawrence Members Pethick Reverse Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Wspu Rights
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This evocative group photograph captures the determination and camaraderie of members of the Hants/Hampshire Women's Social and Political Union (W.S.P.U) in 1912. The W.S.P.U, also known as the Suffragettes, was a militant organization that fought for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom. In this image, we see a diverse group of women, some wearing the iconic purple, white, and green colors of the suffrage movement, gathered together in solidarity. Among them is Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence (1867-1954), a prominent leader in the suffrage movement and co-editor of the W.S.P.U newspaper, The Suffragette. Pethick-Lawrence is seen here next to an unidentified woman with the initials J.S.B. The photograph was taken in 1912, a pivotal year in the suffrage movement. That year, the W.S.P.U launched a series of militant protests, including window-breaking and arson, to draw attention to their cause. The movement's tactics gained widespread media coverage and public support, bringing the issue of women's suffrage into the national spotlight. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of the suffragettes and their fight for women's rights. It is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights and gender equality.
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