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Herbert Gladstone in the witness box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, London, 1908
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Herbert Gladstone in the witness box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, London, 1908
Herbert Gladstone in the witness box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, London, 1908. Herbert Gladstone (1854-1930), Home Secretary at the time, was called as witness in the trial of leading members of the suffragette movement for their involvement in trying to incite the public to rush the House of Commons in support of the campaign for votes for women
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Caption: In this historic photo print, taken in London in 1908, we witness a pivotal moment in the struggle for women's suffrage. Herbert Gladstone (1854-1930), the Home Secretary at that time, finds himself in the witness box during the trial of prominent members of the suffragette movement. The trial revolves around their alleged involvement in inciting public support to storm the House of Commons and demand voting rights for women. Gladstone, a key figure within Britain's Liberal Party and son of former Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, is called upon to provide testimony regarding his knowledge of these events. As he stands before the court with an air of authority and determination, one can only imagine the weighty responsibility he carries as both a statesman and a witness. The monochrome image captures not only Gladstone but also offers glimpses into an Edwardian courtroom filled with people eager to observe this significant legal battle unfold. Among them are Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) herself – a leading force behind the suffragette movement – along with other notable figures like Christabel Harriette Pankhurst (1880-1958). This photograph serves as a reminder of how individuals from different backgrounds came together to fight for gender equality and democratic rights during this transformative era. It symbolizes both defiance against societal norms and progress towards achieving equal representation for women within British politics.
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