Suffragette Deputation to the King 1914
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Suffragette Deputation to the King 1914
Suffragette Deputation to the King 1914. W.S.P.U leaflet relating to the Deputation, May 21st 1914. Reverse of leaflet is addressed, To the Public. Come and see that the Womens Deputation is not assumed by the police on approaching Buckingham palace. Remember Black Friday Date: 1914
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Addressed Approaching Assumed Buckingham Deputation Friday Leaflet Relating Remember Reverse Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Wspu Rights
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom: the Suffragette Deputation to King George V on May 21, 1914. The image shows a determined group of suffragettes, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, marching towards Buckingham Palace with a W.S.P.U (Women's Social and Political Union) leaflet in hand. The reverse of the leaflet, addressed "To the Public," urges supporters to witness the deputation's approach to the palace and to remember the date as a significant event in the fight for women's rights. The suffragettes' decision to present their petition directly to the King was a bold move, as they had previously been met with violent resistance from the police during protests and demonstrations, famously dubbed "Black Friday" in November 1911. The W.S.P.U had been campaigning for women's suffrage for over a decade, and this deputation marked a new tactic in their efforts to gain the attention of the government and the monarchy. Despite the risks involved, the suffragettes were determined to make their voices heard and to secure the right to vote for women. The photograph is a testament to their unwavering commitment and the importance of peaceful protest in bringing about social change. The Suffragette Deputation to the King on May 21, 1914, was a turning point in the suffrage movement, and ultimately led to some women gaining the right to vote with the passing of the Representation of the People Act in 1918.
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