Facing up to Oppression
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The Long Road to Women's Suffrage
The struggle for women's suffrage was a campaign which began in the drawing rooms of London and Manchester in the mid 19th century.
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Birth of a Movement
The suffrage movement grew out of a growing sense of injustice in the second half of the 19th century that women were denied the vote.
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Taking Tea and Talking Politics
The sedate Edwardian tearoom facilitated women's bold fight for freedom.
Overcoming Obstacles and Innovating
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The Creativity of Protest
Suffragettes were astute and inventive, creating new forms of protest to keep their campaign in the public eye.
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Campaigning Outside
It's surprising how much activists of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) used outdoor spaces for public meetings.
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WSPU Branches and Shops
The new forms of direct action used by suffragettes caught the public imagination.
Fighting Back
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‘Prayers for Prisoners’
New types of peaceful protest were constantly developed, even as violent militancy escalated.
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A Place in History
The campaign for women’s suffrage is part of the fabric of cities that were at the centre of the struggle.
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HMP Holloway
Holloway prison and the fight for freedom
Uncover Suffrage Histories
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Women's Suffrage - Frequently Asked Questions
Know your suffragettes from your suffragists. Short answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Get Involved
Do you, or does someone in your family or area, have a hidden suffrage story? If you do, we'd love to hear it.
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