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Suffragette, The House That Man Built
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Suffragette, The House That Man Built
Suffragette, The House That Man Built. Pro-Suffrage Viewpoint showing suffragettes handing out Votes for Women leaflets. All are anxious to write M.P after their name and they are entitled to get into The House that man built Date: circa 1908
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Anxious Entitled Handing Leaflets Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Viewpoint Votes Write Rights
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. Taken circa 1908, the image shows a group of determined suffragettes handing out "Votes for Women" leaflets on the streets, their faces etched with a mix of hope and anxiety. The women are eagerly writing "M.P" after their names on the leaflets, signifying their aspiration to be recognized as Members of Parliament. The caption "The House That Man Built" is a pro-suffrage slogan, emphasizing the belief that women had been excluded from the political sphere despite contributing significantly to society, which was often referred to as "the house that man built." The suffragettes' relentless efforts and sacrifices eventually led to the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time in the UK. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the suffragettes in their quest for women's suffrage.
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