Pankhurst & Gawthorpe
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Pankhurst & Gawthorpe
Christabel Pankhurst with Wspu Speaker Mary Gawthorpe
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Christabel Pankhurst Personalities Speaker Wspu Gawthorpe January Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in Britain. The image features Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), a leading figure in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), and Mary Gawthorpe (1873-1950), a prominent WSPU speaker, engaged in a passionate conversation during a rally in January 1909. Christabel Pankhurst, the eldest daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, was a key figurehead of the WSPU, which employed militant tactics to demand women's right to vote. Mary Gawthorpe, a working-class activist from Manchester, was a powerful orator and a popular speaker for the WSPU, known for her fiery speeches and unwavering commitment to the cause. The photograph was taken during a time when the suffrage movement was gaining momentum, with protests and demonstrations becoming more frequent and more militant. The women's suffrage movement, which sought to secure the right to vote for women, had been ongoing since the late 19th century, but it was not until 1918 that some women in the UK were finally granted the right to vote. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the determination and passion of the suffragettes, who fought tirelessly for women's rights and helped to bring about one of the most significant social and political changes in British history. The intense expression on the faces of Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Gawthorpe speaks volumes about their unwavering commitment to the cause and the importance of their work. This image is an invaluable historical record of a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement and a testament to the power of activism and perseverance.
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