Pethick Collection

Leading Suffragettes
Five leading suffragettes: (from left) Lady Constance Lytton, Annie Kenney, Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Christabel Pankhurst and Sylvia Pankhurst

Suffragette W. S. P. U Hammer Brooch
Suffragette brooch or badge in the shape of a hammer, inscribed on the head, March 1912. The silver brooch was presented to those W.S.P.U members who had smashed windows for the cause

Suffragette Play An Allegory Vera Wentworth. A one-act play, An Allegory was published in 1913, by the Actresses Franchise League

Suffragettes W. S. P. U Caxton Hall 1908
Suffragettes W.S.P.U Caxton Hall 1908. A meeting at Caxton Hall before the deputation and Rush the House demonstration, October 13th 1908. Mrs

Suffragette Demonstration Rally Hyde Park 23 July 1910. Mrs Pethick-Lawrence, Christabel Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst and Emily Wilding Davidson pictured at the Great Demonstration, July 23, 1910

Suffragette Emmeline Pethick Lawrence
Mrs. Pethick Lawrence waves to her supporters on her release from Holloway, 17th April 1909. Date: 1909

Suffragette Elsie Howley
Elsie Howey on horseback at the head of the procession celebrating the release of Emmeline Pethick Lawrence from prison, April 1909. Date: 1909

Votes for Women - Frederick Pethick-Lawrence as Suffragette
Votes for Women - Frederick Pethick-Lawrence (1871-1961), (husband of prominent campaigner Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence) dressed as Suffragette selling Votes for Women - the 24th November 1911 issue

Suffragette N. W. S. P. U Regalia Ribbon
N.W.S.P.U regalia or ribbon, produced for the Great Womens Sunday Demonstration, 21st June 1908, in Hyde Park. Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence was responsible for choosing the colours - purple

Suffragette Deputation June 1909 Programme
A souvenir and programme announcing the Deputation to the Prime Minister, Asquith, at the House of Commons on Tuesday June 29th, 1909, at 8 p.m

Suffragette A Call to Women W. S. P. U
Suffragette A Call to Women W.S.P.U. Mrs. Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence appeals to women to join the movement for the freedom and welfare of all Date: circa 1908

W. S. P. U Defence of Militancy Old Bailey
W.S.P.U Defence of Militancy Old Bailey. Entitled The Mans Share this is Frederick Pethick-Lawrences Defence of Militancy delivered from the Dock of the Old Bailey, May 20th 1912. Mr & Mrs

Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) standing beside the W.S.P.U Staff Car, the Austin presented to Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence in 1909

Suffragette Annie Kenney Character Sketch. A Character Sketch of Annie Kenney (1879-1953) written by Frederick Pethick-Lawrence with an article by Annie Kenney on Prison faces This recounts

Suffragette Mr & Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence 1908. Mrs. Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Frederick Pethick-Lawrence and Christabel Pankhurst arriving at Bow Street Court, October 14th 1908

Suffrage Hants / Hampshire W. S. P. U
Suffrage Hants/Hampshire W.S.P.U. A group photograph of members of the Hants/Hampshire W.S.P.U in 1912. Captioned on reverse, Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence next to J.S.B Date: 1912

Suffragette Leaders Mrs. Pankhurst in W. S. P. U Car
Suffragette Leaders Mrs. Pankhurst in W.S.P.U Car. Mrs Pankhurst, Annie Kenney and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence (standing) preparing to set off in the W.S.P.U motor cat

Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909
Suffragette leaders W.S.P.U Edinburgh 1909. Mrs. Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Adela Pankhurst and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, pictured in Edinburgh

Suffragette Womens Coronation Procession June 17, 1911.. Mrs. Pankhurst, Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence and Christabel Pankhurst walking in the Coronation Procession In front of a banner stating

Emmeline Pankhurst Imprisoned Leaders. Emmeline Pankhurst, Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence, described as the Imprisoned Suffragist leaders May 22nd 1912

Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence. Mrs Pethick-Lawrence (1867-1954) portrait. Joint editor of Votes for Women Honorary Treasurer National Womens Social & Political Union. Date: circa 1910

Rush Trial / Exterior
Christabel Pankhurst and the Pethick-Lawrences outside Bow Street Magistrates Court during Rush Trial

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"Pethick: A Legacy of Leading Suffragettes and Unwavering Activism" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where the fight for women's suffrage was at its peak. Amongst the courageous figures who spearheaded this movement were Emmeline Pethick Lawrence and Elsie Howley, two leading suffragettes whose dedication knew no bounds. Emmeline Pethick Lawrence, a name synonymous with resilience and determination, played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights. Her commitment to the cause led her to co-found the Women's Social and Political Union (W. S. P. U), an organization that fought tirelessly for gender equality. The iconic Suffragette W. S. P. U Hammer Brooch became a symbol of their unwavering spirit. In 1908, Caxton Hall witnessed history as suffragettes gathered to strategize their next steps towards achieving voting rights. This monumental event marked another milestone in their journey towards liberation. The Suffragette Demonstration Rally held at Hyde Park on July 23rd, 1910 further showcased their unity and determination. Frederick Pethick-Lawrence stood alongside his wife Emmeline as they advocated Votes for Women together. His support demonstrated that men too recognized the importance of equal representation and actively participated in this noble cause. The Suffragette N. W. S. P. U Regalia Ribbon served as a badge of honor worn by these brave women who fearlessly challenged societal norms. Their courage was evident during the Suffragette Deputation in June 1909 when they presented their demands directly to those in power through an organized program. "W. S. P. U Defense of Militancy" echoed through courtrooms like Old Bailey as these activists faced unjust trials due to their peaceful yet radical methods of protest against oppression. They refused to be silenced or deterred from fighting for what they believed in. Artistic expression also played a significant role in the suffragette movement.