Militant Collection

Ju-Jitsu suffragette
If you want to earn some time throw a policeman! The Ju-Jitsu suffragette shows how a policeman may be tackled. Mrs Garrud, the well-known suffragette

Suffragette Militant Arrested Mary Phillips. A woman, flanked by two policemen, with mounted officer in front, is led down a London Street

Sikh Warrior on Horse, India 1847 Date: 1847

Kaiser & German royal family - Deaths Head Hussars, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (top left), together with his eldest son, the Crown Prince, his only daughter Princess Viktoria Luise, Duchess of Brunswick and the Crown Princess

Arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Street, 13th February 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF996613 Arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Street, 13th February 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Suffragette Militant Attack on Golf Course. A Suffragette under cover of darkness, pours acid on the golf course, unaware shes being watched

Annie Kenney and Constance Lytton in the Prisoners Pageant of the Women's Coronation Procession, 1911 (b/w photo)
2906436 Annie Kenney and Constance Lytton in the Prisoners Pageant of the Women's Coronation Procession, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: On 17th June)

Suffragette Militant Cat Fifi
A large white cat, hammer in her claws and a Votes for Women sash, addresses a group of toys on the necessity of militant action, not sure if the message is getting through Date: circa 1913

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) at Smolny, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
BAL125315 Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) at Smolny, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Brodsky, Isaak Israilevich (1883-1939); Brodski Museum, St

Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, at the hands of militant Covenanters in front of his daughter on Magus Muir, outside St Andrews, on 3 May 1679. 1679

Countess Markievicz (1868-1927) A Sinn Fein Leader; Daughter of the Late Sir H
ILN128490 Countess Markievicz (1868-1927) A Sinn Fein Leader; Daughter of the Late Sir H. Gore-Booth; Wife of a Polish Count; Captured in Dublin, from 'The Illustrated London News'

Emily Wilding Davison , 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under the King's
3058437 Emily Wilding Davison , 1872 - 1913. Militant women's suffrage activist who threw herself under the King's horse Anmer, during the Epsom Derby of 1913

Liberal Party rally disrupted by suffragettes, 1905
3037858 Liberal Party rally disrupted by suffragettes, 1905 by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tours Congress, from 'L'Humanite', December 1920 (b/w photo)
CHT202846 The Tours Congress, from 'L'Humanite', December 1920 (b/w photo); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Covenanters prayer meeting in the glen of Drumclog, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, prior to the Battle of Drumclog, Sunday 1 June 1679

Cartoon, Excelsior! (Suffragist as Sisyphus)
Cartoon, Excelsior! A Suffragette depicted as Sisyphus pushing the large boulder of Womens Suffrage up the Parliament Hill

Former Liverpool Councillor Derek Hatton with his wife Shirley at Mold Crown Court for a fraud trial. 12th January 1993

Former Liverpool City Council deputy leader Derek Hatton with beauty queens. May 1988

Hanging of anarchists in Russia, 1878 (print)
3785682 Hanging of anarchists in Russia, 1878 (print); (add.info.: Hanging of anarchists in Russia. Government repression of the Nihilist movement followed unrest after end of Russo- Turkish War in)

Police surprising meeting of Russian anarchists, 1878 (print)
3785192 Police surprising meeting of Russian anarchists, 1878 (print); (add.info.: Police surprising meeting of Russian anarchists)

The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 22 June 1679, fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters, part of the Scottish Covenanter Wars

Police removing suffragettes chained to railings 1908
Police officers removing Edith New and Olivia Smith from the railings of 10. Downing Street. The image is interestingly captioned

Sailor on boat with monkey and fruit for US Navy Poster Date: 1918

Storming The Beach Date: 1943

Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Former Liverpool Councillor Derek Hatton with his wife Shirley at Mold Crown Court for a fraud trial. 12th January 1993

The body of a suspected militant lies amongst rubble after a gun battle with the Indian army in Kachwa Mqam, 55 km (34 miles) north of Srinagar, February 17, 2010

Cartoon, Strike while the Iron's Hot! Women's Suffrage
Political cartoon, Strike while the Iron's Hot! Women's Suffrage Date: 1891

BUENAVENTURA DURRUTI Communist Militant leader during Spanish Civil War Date: 1896 - 1936

A Suffragette publicises a protest meeting by chalking it onto a pavement. Date: 1908

Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding in the roof garden at Clement's Inn
STC321039 Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding in the roof garden at Clement's Inn, 12th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Suffragette pavement chalkers, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2906469 Suffragette pavement chalkers, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c. 1909 (b/w photo)
2906435 Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c.1909 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WSPU Right to Serve march to demand work in munitions, 1915 (b/w photo)
2906468 WSPU Right to Serve march to demand work in munitions, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection

Mrs Pankhurst leaves Bow Street with her daughter Christabel after being granted bail, 1912 (b/w photo)
2906441 Mrs Pankhurst leaves Bow Street with her daughter Christabel after being granted bail, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst)

Leslie Lawless and Constance Lytton wait for sentencing outside Bow Street Magistrate's Court, 1911 (b/w photo)
2906439 Leslie Lawless and Constance Lytton wait for sentencing outside Bow Street Magistrate's Court, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lena Ashwell in the Actresses Franchise League section of the Women's Coronation Procession, 1911 (b/w photo)
2906437 Lena Ashwell in the Actresses Franchise League section of the Women's Coronation Procession, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: On 17th June)

Mary Leigh and Edith New arriving at Queen's Hall, 1908 (b/w photo)
2906434 Mary Leigh and Edith New arriving at Queen's Hall, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Pankhurst, c. 1908 (b/w photo)
2906432 Mrs Pankhurst, c.1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst)

Suffragettes on a hay cart advertising their summer festival, 1913 (b/w photo)
2920861 Suffragettes on a hay cart advertising their summer festival, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection

Suffragette pavement chalkers, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2906470 Suffragette pavement chalkers, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Constance Lytton, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
2906438 Constance Lytton, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Constance Georgina Bulwer-Lytton (1869-1923) was a member of the WSPU

Suffragettes in the dock at Bow Street Police Station, 1908 (b/w photo)
996601 Suffragettes in the dock at Bow Street Police Station, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Women's Sunday in Hyde Park, 1908 (b/w photo)
2906433 Women's Sunday in Hyde Park, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: WSPU held a Women's Sunday rally of 300)

Christabel, Emmeline and Sylvia Pankhurst with Mrs Pethick Lawrence (behind) at WSPU reception, 1909-12 (b/w photo)
2906443 Christabel, Emmeline and Sylvia Pankhurst with Mrs Pethick Lawrence (behind) at WSPU reception, 1909-12 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Mrs. Ernest Seton and Suffrage group, Washington DC, 1917 (b/w photo)
3964005 Mrs. Ernest Seton and Suffrage group, Washington DC, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attack on the French Prime Minister Aristide Briand at the unveiling of a monument to Jules Ferry (colour litho)
2782474 Attack on the French Prime Minister Aristide Briand at the unveiling of a monument to Jules Ferry (colour litho) by French School

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"Militant: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Courage and Conviction" In the realm of history, there exist tales that transcend time, showcasing individuals who dared to challenge societal norms with unwavering determination. From the unexpected combination of a Ju-Jitsu suffragette to a Suffragette Militant Attack on a Golf Course, these stories shed light on the audacious spirit that fueled change. Amidst the chaos of World War I, even royalty was not spared from controversy. The Deaths Head Hussars, led by Kaiser Wilhelm II and Germany's royal family, became synonymous with power and militarism. Yet behind their façade lay secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Suffragette Militant Arrested Mary Phillips exemplifies how ordinary women transformed into extraordinary activists in their quest for equality. Their resilience knew no bounds as they faced imprisonment and adversity head-on. But amidst all seriousness, there were moments of lightheartedness too. Meet Fifi – the feline companion of a Suffragette Militant – who played an unexpected role in this tumultuous journey towards justice. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's enigmatic presence at Smolny in 1925 captured on canvas reveals his pivotal role in shaping Russia's destiny during turbulent times. His ideologies reverberated across borders and ignited revolutionary fervor among countless souls. Meanwhile, tragedy struck when James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews met his untimely demise under mysterious circumstances. This event sent shockwaves through religious circles while leaving questions unanswered. Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants showcased satirical verses penned by suffragettes themselves; wielding words as weapons against oppression and prejudice. These rhymes embodied both defiance and wit - potent tools for challenging societal norms. Cartoons like "Strike while the Iron's Hot. Women's Suffrage" depicted suffrage movements' relentless pursuit for equal rights; urging women to seize the moment and demand their rightful place in society.