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Victoria Street, Westminster, County of London, England. Suffragette - Caption: Mrs Pankhurst Arrested in Victoria Street, Feb 13, 1908. Date: 1908
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Arrested Caption Pankhurst Suffragette Westminster
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of women's rights, as Emmeline Pankhurst, the leading figure of the British suffragette movement, is arrested in Victoria Street, Westminster, on February 13, 1908. The image, taken from the County of London, England, vividly portrays the intensity and determination of the suffragette cause, as Pankhurst, dressed in a dark coat and hat, is surrounded by uniformed police officers. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained significant momentum during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pankhurst and her followers employed various tactics, including peaceful protests, civil disobedience, and property damage, to bring attention to their cause and pressure the government to grant women the right to vote. This photograph is a testament to the courage and resilience of the suffragettes, who were willing to risk arrest and even imprisonment in their pursuit of equality. The location of the arrest, Victoria Street in Westminster, adds to the historical significance of the image, as it is situated near the heart of British political power. The date of the photograph, 1908, marks an important period in the suffragette movement, as it came just two years before the introduction of the Constitutional Reform Act, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the suffragettes, whose efforts ultimately led to the achievement of women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
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