Womens Social And Political Union Collection

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

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)

Mabel Tuke, Joint Honourary Secretary of the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU), c1908. Mabel Tuke (1871-1962), also known as Pansy

Suffragette Demonstration in London, from Le Petit Journal, 1908 (coloured engraving)
CHT167993 Suffragette Demonstration in London, from Le Petit Journal, 1908 (coloured engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Mrs Norah Dacre Fox, General Secretary of the Womens Social and Political Union speaking in aid of the War Effort in Trafalgar Square, London, Friday 9th July 1915

Procession to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Leigh on their early release from prison
STC321046 Procession to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Leigh on their early release from prison on 19th December 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo)
STC321042 Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence purchasing Scottish heather for the release of Mary Philips
STC321059 Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence purchasing Scottish heather for the release of Mary Philips, 18th September, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest
STC321040 Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest, 13th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

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

Mr Keir Hardie addressing the First Women's Suffrage Demonstration ever held in Trafalgar Square
STC321035 Mr Keir Hardie addressing the First Women's Suffrage Demonstration ever held in Trafalgar Square, 19th May 1906 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

The Women's Right to Serve Demonstration: Mrs. Pankhurst and Friends, from The Illustrated War News
STC312613 The Women's Right to Serve Demonstration: Mrs. Pankhurst and Friends, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w 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)

Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) speaking in Trafalgar Square, October 1908 (b/w photo)
1765640 Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) speaking in Trafalgar Square, October 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

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

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

Street Car advertising the Susan B. Anthony Pageant, 1915 (b/w photo)
3964103 Street Car advertising the Susan B. Anthony Pageant, 1915 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Boadicea Leading Her Troops into Battle, AD 61 (colour litho)
817845 Queen Boadicea Leading Her Troops into Battle, AD 61 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Boadicea Leading Her Troops into Battle, AD 61)

The Abolition of the Democratic Womens Club or, The Terrible End, title page of a German satirical pamphlet
7186159 The Abolition of the Democratic Womens Club or, The Terrible End, title page of a German satirical pamphlet, 1848 (engraving) by German School

Bathsua Makin, English scholar and teacher (engraving)
7185541 Bathsua Makin, English scholar and teacher (engraving) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathsua Makin (c1600-c1675), English scholar and teacher

Miss Christabel Pankhurst questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone, 1909 (drawing)
STC321033 Miss Christabel Pankhurst questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone, 1909 (drawing) by Jones, George Kingston (fl.1890-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front cover of The Daily Mirror, 5th June 1913 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF270016 Front cover of The Daily Mirror, 5th June 1913 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: death of Emily Davison; ); English, out of copyright

Suffragettes at a campaign stand, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF275673 Suffragettes at a campaign stand, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Votes for Women, August 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF270019 Votes for Women, August 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

English suffragettes dressed as firemen, from Le Petit Journal
CHT76040 English suffragettes dressed as firemen, from Le Petit Journal, 3rd April 1910 (coloured engraving) by French School

Scottish suffragetes arrive in London to deliver petition, 1912 (b / w photo)
2920855 Scottish suffragetes arrive in London to deliver petition, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Suffragette selling newspapers to two soldiers, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
XJF275674 A Suffragette selling newspapers to two soldiers, c.1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Speakers badge for the Suffragette meeting in Hyde Park
XJF275672 Speakers badge for the Suffragette meeting in Hyde Park, July 23rd 1910 (embroidered silk and metal) (b/w photo) by English School

Policemen expelling Suffragettes from a room in the Palace of Westminster
XND69914 Policemen expelling Suffragettes from a room in the Palace of Westminster (Le amazzoni del voto espulse dai policemen dalle sale del Palazzo di Westminster), 1906 (litho) by Beltrame

Womens progress in the 19th Century (b / w photo)
6015123 Womens progress in the 19th Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens progress in the 19th Century)

Anti universal suffrage cartoon in the lead up to the 1867 Reform Act (engraving)
3657194 Anti universal suffrage cartoon in the lead up to the 1867 Reform Act (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leader of the WSPU Emmeline Pankhurst (centre) leads a womens procession along Victoria Embankment to demand that the government use women in the making of ammunition. 17th July 1915

Leader of the WSPU Emmeline Pankhurst (centre) leads a womens procession along Victoria Embankment to demand that the government use women in the making of ammunition. 17th July 1915

Suffragettes armed with materials to chain themselves to railings, 1909. The Suffragettes found that by chaining themselves to railings they could gain much needed time to deliver their speeches

Stand of the Wimbledon branch of the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU), London, 1911. The stand of the Wimbledon branch of the WSPU at the Christmas Bazaar located in the Portman Rooms, 1911

Two suffragettes celebrating their release from Holloway Prison, London, on 22 August 1908. Mary Leigh (left) (1885-c1978) and Edith New (1877)

Young suffragettes promote the fortnight-long Womens Exhibition, London, 13 May 1909. The exhibition, organised by the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU) was to be held at Princes Skating Rink

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The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) was a pioneering organization that fought tirelessly for women's rights in the early 20th century. Led by influential figures such as Mabel Tuke, Joint Honourary Secretary of the WSPU, they embarked on a journey to challenge societal norms and demand equality. In one powerful image, we witness a procession celebrating the release of Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, and Mary Leigh from prison in December 1908. Their sacrifice and determination were evident as they faced numerous trials and arrests in their pursuit of justice. One striking photograph captures Mr Herbert Gladstone standing in the witness-box during Emmeline Pankhurst's trial alongside others. This snapshot serves as a reminder of the opposition these brave women faced while fighting for their cause. Another poignant moment frozen in time is when Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence are seen purchasing Scottish heather to mark the release of Mary Philips. These small acts symbolize solidarity among suffragettes who supported each other through thick and thin. Emmeline Pankhurst herself spent time confined within Holloway Prison, depicted solemnly sitting inside her cell. Her unwavering spirit shines through despite her confinement, inspiring countless others to join this noble cause. A warrant for arrest being read aloud to Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, and Flora Drummond showcases their relentless determination even when facing imminent danger. They refused to be silenced or deterred from advocating for equal rights. An intriguing photo reveals Emmeline Pankhurst and Christabel Pankhurst hiding on a roof garden at Clement's Inn – an act that demonstrates their resourcefulness while evading capture by authorities who sought to suppress them. The movement gained momentum over time with significant events like Keir Hardie addressing the first Women's Suffrage Demonstration ever held at Trafalgar Square in May 1906.