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WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. The scene at the Epsom Derby moments before militant

WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. The scene at the Epsom Derby moments before militant


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WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. The scene at the Epsom Derby moments before militant

WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913.
The scene at the Epsom Derby moments after militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison threw herself before the Kings horse, 4 June 1913. Miss Davison, who later died and jockey Herbert Jones, who sustained minor injuries, lie on the track

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1913 Davison Death Derby Emily Epsom Feminism Herbert Horse Race Jockey Jones June Protester Racetrack Suffragette Track Trample Wilding


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"WOMEN's RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. The scene at the Epsom Derby moments before militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison threw herself before the King's horse, 4 June 1913. Miss Davison, who later died and jockey Herbert Jones, who sustained minor injuries, lie on the track". This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in history when women fought relentlessly for their rights. In the midst of an exhilarating horse race at Epsom Derby, tensions were high as suffragette Emily Wilding Davison took a bold stand for equality. With unwavering determination, she stepped onto the racetrack to protest against a society that denied women their basic rights. The image freezes time just seconds before tragedy struck – capturing both anticipation and apprehension in equal measure. The crowd is unaware of what is about to unfold; they cheer with excitement while unknowingly witnessing an act that would forever change the course of women's struggle for liberation. Emily Wilding Davison lies motionless on the ground after her courageous act of defiance. Her sacrifice would not be forgotten; it would ignite further activism and inspire countless others to join the fight for gender equality. Jockey Herbert Jones also suffered from this fateful encounter but managed to escape with minor injuries. His bewildered expression reflects his shock at being unwittingly caught up in this historic event. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in our pursuit of equal rights and serves as

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