Nuwss Collection

Ethel Snowden Suffragist. Ethel Snowden (1880-1951) portrait. Mrs. Philip Snowden, member of the N.U.W.S.S, married to Philip Snowden M.P

First female to speak in the House of Commons
Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber

Suffragette Isabella Ford. Miss. Isabella Ormston Ford (1855-1924), member of Leeds Trades Council, Labour Party, N.U.W.S.S and at one time (until 1907), the W.S.P.U Date: circa 1909

Selection of suffragette banners 1908
Some of the 770 banners carried by suffragettes and suffragists as they marched from the embankment to the Royal Albert Hall

Millicent Fawcett speaking at end of pilgrimage march, 1913
Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929), suffragist and early feminist, co-founder of Newnham College, Cambridge, and president of the moderate National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)

Charlotte Despard, political activist and writer
Charlotte Despard, nee French (1844-1939), suffragette, novelist and Sinn Fein activist. She was an active member of the Labour Party, and joined, in turn

Some of the prominent figures in a NUWSS London procession. Also shown are some of the 70 banners carried commemorating great women through the ages. Date: 13 June 1908

The Great Suffragist Procession, 1908 (w / c and pencil on paper)
ILN149597 The Great Suffragist Procession, 1908 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Miss Emily Davies)

Great Demonstration in the Albert Hall 1908
Some ten thousand women gathered at the Embankment, then proceeded to march, in neat rows of either 4 or 6, to the Royal Albert Hall, London

March of the National Union of Suffrage Societies, the organisation of Margaret Ashton, passing through Manchester on their way to London from Carlisle. July 1913

Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage of July 1913 was a peaceful march in Ealing and Hyde Park, London, designed to show the British government the sheer number of women from across the country who demanded

N. U. W. S.s Demonstration Kendal Keswick
N.U.W.S.S Demonstration Kendal Keswick. N.U.W.S.S demonstration with banners of societies from Cumberland, Kendal, Ambleside, Carslisle, Keswick and North Western Federation

Suffrage Demonstration N. U. W. S. S
Suffrage Demonstration N.U.W.S.S. Leaders of the N.U.W.S.S at the Suffrage Demonstration and March from the Embankment of the Albert Hall, 13th June 1908. Mrs. Fawcett, Lady Frances Balfour, Mrs

Suffrage Pilgrimage N. U. W. S.s 1913
Suffrage Pilgrimage N.U.W.S.S 1913. N.U.W.S.S members marching to London on the Pilgrimage of June-July 1913. Here a group walking the Great North Road route rest in the town of Barnsley

N. U. W. S.s Womans Suffrage Shop Liverpool
N.U.W.S.S Womans Suffrage Shop Liverpool. Outside the Liverpool Suffrage Society Shop at the time of the Kirkdale, Liverpool by-election, 1910. Date: 1910

Suffragette Come off the Fence N. U. W. S. S
Suffragette Come off the Fence N.U.W.S.S. Implores a woman sitting on a fence to join the fight for, Suffrage and Citizenship Gaining the vote would give women influence on issues such as unjust Laws

Millicent Garrett Fawcett, suffragist and early feminist, co-founder of Newnham College, Cambridge, and president of the moderate National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)

Suffrage Demonstration N. U. W. S.s 1908
A souvenir of the Womens Suffrage March and Mass Meeting at the Albert Hall, Saturday, June 13, 1908. Gives details of the march from Embankment to the Albert Hall

Suffrage Badge N. U. W. S. S
Simple bar badge in metal with red enamelling and Womens Suffrage in gold letters. Probably issued by the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies. Date: circa 1910

Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage N. U. W. S.s 1913
A souvenir commemorating the Great Law Abiding Womens Suffrage Pilgrimage, Great Demonstration in Hyde Park and Service in St. Pauls Cathedral, Saturday and Sunday, July 26th & 27th, 1913

Suffragette Selina Cooper. Portrait of Selina Cooper (1864-1946), Labour and trade union activist, in the North of England

Suffragist Frances Sterling. Frances Mary Sterling (1869-1943), member of the london Society for Womens Suffrage, joint Hon. Sec. of the N.U.W.S.S until 1911

Suffrage March Stratford on Avon 1911. A womens suffrage procession in Stratford-upon-Avon with banners of the N.U.W.S.S from the West Midlands - Solihull, Olton, Shropshire and Birmingham

Suffrage Meeting Stratford on Avon 1911. Open-air meeting in Stratford-upon-Avon, 25th August, 1911. Included members of the N.U.W.S.S, W.S.P.U, on platform, Reud, Claude Hinscliff

Suffrage Songsheet N. U. W. S. S
Suffrage Songsheet N.U.W.S.S. Suffrage songs raised the roof of the Royal Albert hall at the meeting held on Suffrage Saturday, 13th June 1908. Includes verses by H

N. U. W. S.s Suffrage Saturday June 1908
N.U.W.S.S Suffrage Saturday June 1908. Handbill issued by the N.U.W.S.S, promoting the march and demonstration on 13th June 1908, from Embankment to the Albert Hall. Led by Mrs

Suffrage Demonstration Womens Freedom League 1908. The contingent from the Womens Freedom League with banner, at the N.U.W.S.S Demonstration, 13th June 1908. Date: 1908

Suffrage demonstration Albert Hall 1908. The culmination of the N.U.W.S.S Demonstration, 13th June 1908, was a rally held in the Albert Hall. Date: 1908

Suffrage Mud March N. U. W. S. S
Suffrage Mud March N.U.W.S.S. Demonstration by more than 40 suffrage organisations on 9th February 1907. Led by Mrs. Fawcett, president of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Society

Suffrage N. U. W. S.s Cambridge
Suffrage N.U.W.S.S Cambridge. Members of the Cambridge branch of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies at their weekly stall in the local marketplace

Suffrage N. U. W. S.s Gateshead-on-Tyne
Suffrage N.U.W.S.S Gateshead-on-Tyne. A group of women from the Gateshead branch of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies, pose in a garden

Tuesday 9th - Procession. Details of the N.U.W.S.S Croydon Branch Procession route, Tuesday 9th, November. Date: 1909

The Sale & Miss Abadam. Details of the N.U.W.S.S Croydon Branch sale and afternoon tea with Dancing Entertainment, opened by Miss. Abadam (portrait adjacent). Date: 1909

Programme of Suffrage Week. Programme of N.U.W.S.S (Croydon Branch) Suffrage Week, commencing Tuesday 9th November at Pembroke Hall, Croydon

Suffrage N. U. W. S.s Croydon Branch 1909
Suffrage N.U.W.S.S Croydon Branch 1909. In November 1909, the Croydon Branch of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies organised a Suffrage Week

Suffragette Societies Rally to the Cause. Depicts women from various suffrage organisations protesting in front of Asquith

Suffragette, Simple Life - Caravanning. The couples caravan lands in a stream and frightens the horse. This results in damage to the vehicle. Its decorated with ribbons in suffragette colours

Dame Millicent Fawcett, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
XJF294032 Dame Millicent Fawcett, c.1880 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Millicent Fawcett (1847-1929)

Bravo, N. U. R!, front cover of Votes for Women, July 2nd 1915 (etching)
XJF275670 Bravo, N.U.R!, front cover of Votes for Women, July 2nd 1915 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faith, Perseverance, Patience, 1911 (etching) (b / w photo)
XJF275669 Faith, Perseverance, Patience, 1911 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front cover of The Common Cause)

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"Unveiling the Power of Women: The NUWSS and the Fight for Suffrage" In the early 20th century, a group of remarkable women emerged as champions of equality and social change. Ethel Snowden, Suffragist extraordinaire, fearlessly led the charge alongside Isabella Ford, an unwavering Suffragette. Together with Dr. Elsie Inglis and Charlotte Despard, they formed the backbone of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS). On June 13th, 1908, London witnessed a historic moment as these prominent figures spearheaded a grand procession through its streets. Seventy banners fluttered in their wake, commemorating great women throughout history who had paved the way for progress. The suffragettes' vibrant banners proudly proclaimed their message - "Suffrage Demonstration N. U. W. S. S, " "N. U. W. S. S Woman's Suffrage Shop Liverpool, " and even daringly challenged fence-sitters with "Suffragette Come off the Fence N. U. W. S. S. " Their determination was evident in every step they took towards achieving equal voting rights. Not limited to processions alone, these brave activists also made waves inside prestigious venues like Albert Hall. A Great Demonstration held there in 1908 showcased their unwavering commitment to justice and equality. One significant milestone that marked this era was when a courageous woman became the first female ever to speak within the hallowed walls of House of Commons. This groundbreaking achievement shattered barriers and set new precedents for generations to come. The NUWSS embodied resilience against all odds; they fought tirelessly until victory was won. Their legacy lives on today as we continue striving for gender equality worldwide. Let us remember these trailblazers who dared to challenge societal norms – Ethel Snowden's passion ignited change; Isabella Ford's courage inspired many; Dr. Elsie Inglis's dedication saved lives; and Charlotte Despard's words stirred hearts.