Poster Print : Suffragette Arson Kew Gardens
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Suffragette Arson Kew Gardens
Suffragette Arson Kew Gardens. The blackened, ghostly remains of the Tea Pavilion, in Kew Gardens after the arson attack by militant suffragettes. Olive Wharry (1886-1947) and Lilian Lenton (1891-1972). The fire occurred in the early hours of 20th February 1913. Both women were convicted, sent to Holloway and forcibly fed. Date: 1913
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Media ID 14162788
© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Arson Attack Blackened Convicted Forcibly Ghostly Holloway Hours Lilian Militant Occurred Olive Pavilion Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Suffragette Arson Kew Gardens poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the aftermath of a daring and significant moment in women's rights history. The ghostly remains of the Tea Pavilion in Kew Gardens stand as a testament to the militant suffragettes' determination and their role in shaping the future. Add this powerful and thought-provoking poster to your collection and start a conversation about the past and its impact on the present.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Suffragette Arson at Kew Gardens: A Defiant Act of Protest for Women's Rights This haunting image captures the aftermath of an audacious arson attack on the Tea Pavilion in Kew Gardens, carried out by two determined suffragettes, Olive Wharry and Lilian Lenton, in the early hours of February 20, 1913. The ghostly remains of the pavilion, now blackened and charred, stand as a stark reminder of their defiant act of protest for women's suffrage. The suffragette movement, fueled by the desire for women's right to vote, had been escalating in intensity and militancy since the turn of the century. Wharry and Lenton, both committed activists, saw arson as a powerful means to draw attention to their cause and force the government's hand. In the dead of night, they set fire to the Tea Pavilion, causing extensive damage. The women were swiftly apprehended and brought to trial. Convicted of their actions, they were sentenced to serve time in Holloway Prison. The authorities responded with brutal force, forcibly feeding them in an attempt to break their will. This historic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave women in their fight for women's rights. Their actions, though destructive, helped bring about the passage of the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which granted some women the right to vote for the first time in British history. This image serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment and the indelible impact of their activism.
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