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Nuevo Mundo 1923 1920s Spain cc magazines women art deco portraits womens

La Vie Parisienne 1928 1920s France cc womens hats coats fur new years eve
La Vie Parisienne 1928 1920s France cc womens hats coats fur new yearÕs eve

A Variety of ladies boots 1926
Ladies 1920s boots in willow calf, felt lace, riding, quilted, buttoned, lace-up and rubber. Date: circa 1926

Suffragettes Gathered at Bow Street
A group of W.S.P.U members in sashes and long motoring scarves wait outside Bow Street Magistrates Court Date: circa 1908

Lawyer / Mlle Miropolski
WOMAN DEFENDS WOMAN: THE LEGAL FEMINIST Lady Lawyer, Mlle. Miropolsky pleading the case of a client in the Paris Law Courts. Date: 1908

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
Womens Social & Political Union sash, in the colours of purple, white and green. White background with border edging of purple and green, dark green lettering

Suffragettes Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland 1907
Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Gawthorpe in the Market Place, Uppingham, holding a meeting during the 1907 Rutland bye-election

Suffragette W. S. P. U Ribbon Badge
Suffragette badge in purple, white and green grosgrain ribbon, with Votes for Women woven into the middle white section. Issued by the Womens Social & Political Union

Women WW1 Land Army
A poster recruiting for the Womens Land Army, showing a land girl feeding a horse and foal. Proclaiming, National Service

Suffragette Hyde Park Demonstration 1908. Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst stands beside Mrs. Wolstenholme Elmy (1833-1918) Pioneer Suffragist then aged 75 yrs, in a Votes for Women sash

Suffragette Lancashire Lass Arrested. A Lancashire lass in clogs and shawl being Escorted Through Palace Yard by two burly policemen

Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison In Memoriam. In Memoriam leaflet produced for the memorial service for Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913) held at St Georges Church. Bloomsbury on 14th June 1913

Suggragette Novel Outlawed Charlotte Despard. Outlawed A Novel on the Woman Suffrage Question, by Mrs. Despard (1844-1939) and Mabel Collins (Mrs. Keningale Cook)

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

Suffragette Hen Pecked Husband Suffers. Poor Hen-Pecked husband cleans out the fire while wife tells him what to do. Caption reads, My Wifes joined the suffrage movement

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Suffragette, The House That Man Built Banner. Pro-Suffrage Viewpoint, showing suffragettes carrying a banner. Based on an actual banner

Suffragette Campaign Muriel Matters Pankhurst. The campaign of the suffragettes in October 1908, including demonstration in Trafalgar Square, the trial of Mrs

Suffragette Votes for Women Christmas Card. Tabby cat with a feather in its hat, ribbon badge and satchel, holds a Vote for Women scroll

Mary Jane Clarke W. S. P. U
Mary Jane Clarke W.S.P.U. Mary Jane Clarke, (1863-1910) Younger sister of Emmeline Pankhurst. In 1909, she was organiser for the W.S.P.U, living in Brighton, a year later

Suffragette - Womens Rights - Bloomerism
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Policeman from entering a Ladies Public Toilet as she is wearing bloomers, which PC Plod views as unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1913

1958 1950s UK dresses alice edwards womens hats

La Vie Parisienne 1931 1930s France cc gay lesbians dancers party

John Bull no date 1950s UK womens story illustrations kissing kisses

Advert for Jean Patou perfume, 1926, Paris
Art deco advert for Jean Patou perfume, 1926, Paris Date: 1920s

Football / Womens Match
Femina-Sport Versus Les Cadettes De Gascoigne at Paris

Card Game - The Game of Suffragette
The Game of Suffragette was devised and produced by the Kensington branch of the Womens Social & Political Union. It was announced in the November 1907 issue of the Unions publication

1920s, France, La Vie Parisienne, Magazine Plate

Advert for Harvey Nichols, 1936, London Date: 1936

1910s France Le Sourire Magazine Cover

Suffragettes WSPU Wimbledon Banner
Members of the Wimbledon branch of the Womens Social and Political Union, with their banner displayed. Probably taken at an at home meeting in the garden of Rose Lamartine-Yates house - Dorset Hall

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
Sash produced for the Womens Social & Political Union, in the colours of purple, white and green. The sash is made in a heavy woven cotton material with white central panel and borders

Suffragette Badge Womens Freedom League
Badge produced for the Womens Freedom League in tin with celluloid (?) covering, in W.F.Ls colours of green, gold and white

Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step. Written by Montague Ewing, cover illustration by Reginald Rigby with suffragettes in the colours, one holding a hammer

Suffragettes Released from Prison. A group of suffragette prisoners leave Holloway Prison on 31st July 1908, smiling and waving

Muriel Matters Suffragette. Miss Muriel Matters (1877-1969) portrait. Miss Muriel Matters of Australia. Lecturer Womens Freedom League. Date: circa 1910

Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911

Saved by a female Bather
A gentleman bather who has found himself in trouble, is rescued by two extremely glamorous lady bathers. One has him firmly In Tow

Women working during the First World War. Above: in a weapons factory, filling shells with explosives. Below: an outdoor scene with a woman bus conductor

1920s UK womens skiing skis ski wear

Astor as 1st Woman Mp
NANCY, LADY ASTOR Vicountess Astor, standing between Lord Balfour and Lloyd George, becomes the first woman MP, 1919

Suffragette woman in the stocks, unsympathetic cartoon
Unsympathetic comment on Votes or Women 1913

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
W.S.P.U Votes for Women sash. Date: circa 1908

Advert for Christabel Russell Ltd, 1928 featuring Jessie Matthews, London Date: 1928

Advert for Liberty Cloaks, 1927, London Date: 1927

Ladies Football Club
The first match of the British Ladies Football Club

Inspector Alice B Clayden and her brothers, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, with her three brothers (together with Sergeant Henry Pegler) in the yard of Crawford Place Police Station, London W1 -- the brothers are

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"Empowering Women: A Journey of Resilience and Strength" In the fight for equality, women have scratched and fought against societal norms. Just like the Suffragette Cat Scratch, they refused to be silenced. With their iconic Suffragette Cat in Hat and Flag, these brave women proudly displayed their determination to bring about change. The Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH served as a reminder that every step towards progress mattered. It was through unity and strategic moves that they made history. Even in times of turmoil, such as 1937 when Rolex precision watches were introduced, women continued to strive for recognition. La vie Parisienne's 1923 illustrations showcased fearless females swimming against the tide of gender stereotypes. The Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme of 1908 marked a pivotal moment where voices united in demand for suffrage rights. They were warriors on the warpath for justice. Leo Fontan's illustrations from La vie Parisienne captured the essence of liberated women during France's roaring twenties. These images celebrated their freedom to swim against society’s expectations. Sylvia Pankhurst stood tall at Manchester Docks as she fought tirelessly for her cause. Her unwavering dedication inspired countless others to join the movement. During World War I, even amidst chaos and uncertainty, the Women's Institute engaged in activities that showcased their resilience and ability to adapt. Wearing W. S. P. U badges with pride became a symbol of solidarity among suffragettes like Sylvia Pankhurst. These badges represented hope for a brighter future where all women would have equal rights. As we reflect on history, let us honor those who paved the way by wearing our own W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon today. Together we can continue fighting until true equality is achieved.